John 16:12

I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.

13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

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Cross References

John 14:30I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me.

Acts 1:3After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

Hebrews 5:11We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull 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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