John 16:19

Jesus knew that they wished to ask Him, and said to them, You are seeking with one another concerning this, because I said, A little while, and you see me no more, and again a little while, and you shall see me?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

In Context

18Then they were speaking, What is this, Little while, of which He speaks? and we know not what He is talking about.

20Truly, truly, I say unto you, that you will weep and mourn, and the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:8Therefore be not like unto them: for your Father knows of what things you have need, before you ask him.

Mark 9:33And He came into Capernaum.And He being in the house asked them, What were you disputing about to one another in the way?

John 7:33Then Jesus said, Yet a little while I am with you, and I go to Him that sent me.

John 14:19Vet a little while, and the world sees me no more; but you see me: because I live, you shall live also.

John 16:30Now we know that you know all things, and have no need that any one may ask you: in this we believe that you came out from God.

Hebrews 4:13And no creature is hidden in his presence: but all things are naked and have been laid open to the eyes of him to whom the word is unto us.

Matthew Henry on John 16:17-23

Christ's Departure and Return; Sorrow and Joy Foretold. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were… Read the whole commentary →

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