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John 16:12

I have yet much to tell you, but you cannot now apprehend;

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11but of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

13but when the Spirit of Truth hath come, he will lead you into all the truth; for he will not speak of himself; but all that he shall hear he will speak, and the things to come will he make known to you.

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Cross References

John 14:30Henceforth I will not speak with you much; for the ruler of the world cometh, and in me hath he nothing.

Acts 1:3to whom also he showed himself alive, after he had suffered, with many signs, for forty days, appearing to them, and discoursing on the kingdom of Aloha.

Hebrews 5:11But concerning this Malki-Zedek himself, we have much discourse to utter, and hard to explain, because ye are infirm in your 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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