John 16:19
Jesus saw that they had a desire to put the question to him, so he said to them, Is this what you are questioning one with another, why I said, After a little time, you will see me no longer; and then again, after a little time, you will see me?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 6:8So be not like them; because your Father has knowledge of your needs even before you make your requests to him.
Mark 9:33And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he put the question to them, What were you talking about on the way?
John 7:33Then Jesus said, I will be with you a little longer and then I go to him who sent me.
John 14:19A little time longer, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me; and you will be living because I am living.
John 16:30Now we are certain that you have knowledge of all things and have no need for anyone to put questions to you: through this we have faith that you came from God.
Hebrews 4:13And there is nothing made which is not completely clear to him; there is nothing covered, but all things are open to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Matthew Henry on John 16:17-23
Christ's Departure and Return; Sorrow and Joy Foretold. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were… Read the whole commentary →