John 16:12

I still have many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them now.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

11about judgment, then, because the prince of this world has already been judged.

13But when the Spirit of truth has arrived, he will teach the whole truth to you. For he will not be speaking from himself. Instead, whatever he will hear, he will speak. And he will announce to you the things that are to come.

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Cross References

John 14:30I will not now speak at length with you. For the prince of this world is coming, but he does not have anything in me.

Acts 1:3He also presented himself alive to them, after his Passion, appearing to them throughout forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God with many elucidations.

Hebrews 5:11Our message about him is great, and difficult to explain when speaking, because you have been made feeble when listening.

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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