John 16:4

But these things I have spoken to you, so that, when the hour for these things will have arrived, you may remember that I told you.

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In The King James Version

But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

In Context

3And they will do these things to you because they have not known the Father, nor me.

5But I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you. And now I am going to him who sent me. And no one among you has asked me, ‘Where are you going?’

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Cross References

Isaiah 41:22Let them approach and announce to us the things that will occur. Announce to us the things that were before. And we will apply our heart to them, and we will know their end. And so, reveal to us the things that will occur.

Matthew 10:7And going forth, preach, saying: ‘For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.’

Mark 2:19And Jesus said to them: “How can the sons of the wedding fast while the groom is still with them? During whatever time they have the groom with them, they are not able to fast.

Luke 21:12But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to synagogues and into custody, dragging you before kings and governors, because of my name.

John 14:29And now I have told you this, before it happens, so that, when it will happen, you may believe.

Acts 9:16For I will reveal to him how much he must suffer on behalf of my name.”

Matthew Henry on John 16:2-7

Persecution Foretold; The Expediency of Christ's Departure. 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning,… Read the whole commentary →

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