John 16:17
At this some of his disciples said to one another, ‘What does he mean by saying to us “In a little while you will not see me, and then in a little while you will see me indeed”; and by saying “Because I am going to the Father”?
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
In Context
16In a little while you will no longer see me; and then in a little while you will see me indeed.’
18What does he mean by “In a little while”?’ they said. ‘We do not know what he is speaking about.’
Cross References
Mark 9:32But the disciples did not understand his meaning and were afraid to question him.
Luke 18:34The apostles did not comprehend any of this. His meaning was unintelligible to them and they did not understand what he was saying.
John 14:5‘We do not know where you are going, Master,’ said Thomas. ‘So how can we know the way?’
John 16:1‘I have spoken to you in this way so that you may not falter.
John 16:16In a little while you will no longer see me; and then in a little while you will see me indeed.’
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 →