John 16:12

"I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them just now.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11"because the Prince of this world has been judged.

13"But when he is come, that Spirit of Truth, he will guide you into the whole truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but all that he hears he will speak, and will make known to you that which is to come.

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Cross References

John 14:30"I shall not talk with you much more, for the Prince of this world is coming.

Acts 1:3After his sufferings he had also shown himself alive to them in many convincing manifestations, revealing himself to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God.

Hebrews 5:11Concerning him I have much to say, and much that is hard to make clear to you, because you have grown dull of 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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