John 16:12

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.

13When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you what is to come.

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Cross References

John 14:30I will not talk with you much longer, for the ruler of the world is coming, but he has no power over me.

Acts 1:3He presented himself alive to them, after his suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over the course of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

Hebrews 5:11On this topic we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become sluggish in 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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