John 16:6

Of course, now that I've told you, you're full of grief.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

In Context

5But now I'm going to the one who sent me, and yet not one of you is asking me, ‘Where are you going?’

7But I'm telling you the truth: it's better for you that I go away, for if I don't the Comforter won't come to you. If I go away, I will send him to you.

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Cross References

Luke 22:45He finished praying, stood up, and went over to the disciples. He found them asleep, worn out by grief.

John 14:1“Don't be anxious. Trust in God, trust in me as well.

John 16:20I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will turn into joy.

Matthew Henry on John 16:2-7

Persecution Foretold; The Expediency of Christ's Departure. 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning,… Read the whole commentary →

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