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John 16:13

However, 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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In The King James Version

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

In Context

12There's much more I want to explain to you, but you couldn't stand it now.

14He brings me glory for he teaches you whatever he receives from me.

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Cross References

John 3:32He gives evidence about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts what he has to say.

John 8:38I'm telling you what the Father has revealed to me, while you do what your father told you.”

John 14:6Jesus replied, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:26But when the Father sends the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, in my place, he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.

Acts 2:17God says, ‘In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams.

Acts 20:23All I know is that in every city I visit the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and suffering are waiting for me.

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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