John 16:6

But, because, these things, I have told you, sorrow, hath filled your heart.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

In Context

5But, now, I go my way unto him that sent me, and, not one from among you, questioneth me—Whither goest thou?

7But, I, the truth, am telling you—It is profitable for you, that, I, depart; for, if I should not depart, The Advocate, would in nowise come unto you, but, if I go, I will send him unto you.

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Cross References

Luke 22:45And, arising from prayer, he came unto his disciples, and found them falling asleep by reason of their grief;

John 14:1Let not your heart be troubled: Believe on God, and, on me, believe.

John 16:20Verily, verily, I say unto you—Ye, shall weep and lament, but, the world, shall rejoice: Ye, shall be grieved, but, your grief, into joy, shall be turned.

Matthew Henry on John 16:2-7

Persecution Foretold; The Expediency of Christ's Departure. 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning,… Read the whole commentary →

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