John 16:12

There's much more I want to explain to you, but you couldn't stand it 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

11Judgment, for the ruler of this world has been condemned.

13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, he will teach you the whole truth. He doesn't speak for himself, but he only says what he hears, and he will tell you what's going to happen.

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Cross References

John 14:30I can't talk to you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no power to control me,

Acts 1:3Over the course of forty days after the death he suffered, he showed himself to them, proving that he was alive with convincing evidence. He appeared to them, and told them about the kingdom of God.

Hebrews 5:11We have much to say about Jesus, and it's hard to explain because you don't seem able to understand!

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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