John 16:23

When that time comes you won't need to ask me about anything. I tell you the truth, the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

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In The King James Version

And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

In Context

22Yes, you're grieving now, but I will see you again; and you will rejoice, and no one can take away your joy.

24Until now you haven't asked for anything in my name, so ask and you shall receive, and your happiness will be complete.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:7Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.

John 13:36Simon Peter asked him, “Where are you going, Lord?” Jesus answered, “You can't follow me now where I'm going. You will follow me later.”

John 14:13I'll do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified through the Son.

John 14:22Judas (not Iscariot) responded, “Lord, why would you reveal yourself to us and not to the world?”

John 15:15I don't call you servants any longer, for servants are not taken into their master's confidence. I call you friends, for everything my Father told me I've explained to you.

John 16:26At that time you will ask in my name. I'm not saying to you that I will plead with the Father on your behalf,

Matthew Henry on John 16:17-23

Christ's Departure and Return; Sorrow and Joy Foretold. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were… Read the whole commentary →

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