John 16:12

Yet many things I have to tell you, but you are not able to bear them now.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11And concerning Mishpat (Judgment), because the Sar HaOlam Hazeh has been judged.

13But when that One has come, the Ruach Hakodesh, the Ruach HaEmes, He will guide you in all truth. + 16:13 Ps 25:5 For He will not speak on His own authority, but what things He will hear, He will speak, and the things that are to come He will announce to you.

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Cross References

John 14:30No longer many things I will speak with you, for the Sar HaOlam Hazeh is coming; and in me he has nothing.

Acts 1:3To whom also he presented himself chai (alive), after his Messianic yissurim (sufferings), by many convincing proofs, during arba'im yamim appearing to his Shlichim and speaking concerning the Malchut Hashem:

Hebrews 5:11We have much to say about this for which it is difficult to make a midrash, als (since) you have become spiritually hard-of-hearing.

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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