John 16:19
Jesus saw that they were wanting to ask him a question, and said, ‘Are you trying to find out from one another what I meant by saying “In a little while you will not see me; and then in a little while you will see me indeed”?
Open English Bible (UK)
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In Context
18What does he mean by “In a little while”?’ they said. ‘We do not know what he is speaking about.’
Cross References
Matthew 6:8Do not imitate them; for God, your Father, knows what you need before you ask him.
Mark 9:33They came to Capernaum. When Jesus had gone into the house, he asked them, ‘What were you discussing on the way?’
John 7:33at which Jesus said, ‘I will be with you but a little longer, and then I am going to him who sent me.
John 14:19In a little while the world will see me no more, but you will still see me; because I am living, you will be living also.
John 16:30Now we are sure that you know everything, and need not wait for anyone to question you. This makes us believe that you did come from God.’
Hebrews 4:13There is no created thing that can hide itself from the sight of God. Everything is exposed and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we have to give account.
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 →