John 16:17

Some of his disciples therefore said to one another, What is this that he saith to us, A little while, and ye behold me not, and again a little while, and ye will see me? and, Because I go to the Father?

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In The King James Version

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?

In Context

16A little while, and ye no longer behold me; and again a little while, and ye will see me.

18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? We do not know what he is speaking of.

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Cross References

Mark 9:32But they understood not what he said, and were afraid to ask him.

Luke 18:34And they understood none of these things; and the meaning of these words was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what was said.

John 14:5Thomas saith to him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; how then do we know the way?

John 16:1These things have I spoken to you, that ye may not fall away.

John 16:16A little while, and ye no longer behold me; and again a little while, and ye will see me.

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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