John 16:12

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

13However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will announce to you things to come.

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Cross References

John 14:30I will no longer speak many things with you, for the ruler of the world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.

Acts 1:3to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God. 1 The Promise of the Holy Spirit

Hebrews 5:11concerning whom we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become sluggish in hearing. 1 Warning Against Apostasy

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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