John 16:6

But because I have said these things to you, sadness has filled your heart.

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In The King James Version

But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

In Context

5But now I go to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?'

7But truly I tell you, it is better for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.

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Cross References

Luke 22:45When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of their sorrow,

John 14:1“Do not let your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.

John 16:20Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will be glad. You will become full of sadness, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

Matthew Henry on John 16:2-7

Persecution Foretold; The Expediency of Christ's Departure. 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning,… Read the whole commentary →

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