John 16:12

I have still much to say to you, but you are not strong enough for it now.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

In Context

11Of being judged, because the ruler of this world has been judged.

13However, when he, the Spirit of true knowledge, has come, he will be your guide into all true knowledge: for his words will not come from himself, but whatever has come to his hearing, that he will say: and he will make clear to you the things to come.

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Cross References

John 14:30After this I will not say much to you, because the ruler of this world comes: and he has no power over me;

Acts 1:3And to whom he gave clear and certain signs that he was living, after his death; for he was seen by them for forty days, and gave them teaching about the kingdom of God:

Hebrews 5:11Of whom we have much to say which it is hard to make clear, because you are slow of hearing.

Matthew Henry on John 16:8-16

The Expediency of Christ's Departure; The Promise of the Spirit. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I… Read the whole commentary →

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