John 16:19
Now Jesus knew that they wanted to question him, and said to them, Do you enquire among yourselves about what I meant when I said, In a little while you shall not see me: and again, in a little while, you shall see me?
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
18Therefore they said, What is this that he says, A little while? we cannot tell what he is saying.
Cross References
Matthew 6:8Therefore, do not be like them: for your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask him.
Mark 9:33And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house he asked them, What were you discussing among yourselves along the way?
John 7:33Then Jesus said to them, Yet for a little while shall I be with you, and then I go to him who sent me.
John 14:19Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you shall see me: because I live, you also shall live.
John 16:30Now we are sure that you know all things, and do not need any man to question you: by this we believe that you came forth from God.
Hebrews 4:13Nor is there any creature concealed from his sight: but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
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 →