John 16:6

But because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart.

World English Bible Catholic

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’

7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t 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 grief,

John 14:1“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

John 16:20Most certainly I tell you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, 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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