John 16:25
I've been talking to you using picture language. But shortly I won't use such picture language any more when I speak to you. Instead I'll explain the Father to you very plainly.
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Psalms 49:4I pay attention to wise sayings; I answer hard questions to a tune on the harp.
Proverbs 1:6understanding the proverbs and puzzles, the sayings and questions of the wise.
Matthew 13:34Jesus explained all these things to the crowds using illustrated stories—in fact he didn't speak to them without using stories.
John 10:6When Jesus gave this illustration those who were listening to him didn't understand what he meant.
John 16:12There's much more I want to explain to you, but you couldn't stand it now.
John 16:28I left the Father and came into the world; now I leave the world and return to my Father.”
Matthew Henry on John 16:24-28
Encouragement to Prayer. 23 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. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the… Read the whole commentary →