John 16:12

I have still much to say to you, but you cannot bear it now.

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In The King James Version

I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

In Context

11as to judgment, for the Spirit that is ruling this world has been condemned.

13Yet when he – The Spirit of truth – comes, he will guide you into all truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but he will speak of all that he hears; and he will tell you of the things that are to come.

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Cross References

John 14:30I will not talk with you much more, for the Spirit that is ruling the world is coming. He has nothing in common with me;

Acts 1:3With abundant proofs, he showed himself to them, still living, after his death; appearing to them from time to time during forty days, and speaking of all that related to the kingdom of God.

Hebrews 5:11Now on this subject I have much to say, but it is difficult to explain it to you, because you have shown yourselves so slow to learn.

Matthew Henry on John 16:8-16

The Expediency of Christ's Departure; The Promise of the Spirit. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I… Read the whole commentary →

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