John 16:12

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

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11about judgment, because the prince of this world has been judged.

13However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

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Cross References

John 14:30I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me.

Acts 1:3To these he also showed himself alive after he suffered, by many proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days, and speaking about God's Kingdom.

Hebrews 5:11About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become 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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