John 16:17
Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he says unto us, A little while, and all of you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and all of you shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
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18They said therefore, What is this that he says, A little while? we cannot tell what he says.
Cross References
Mark 9:32But they understood not that saying, (o. rhema) and were afraid to ask him.
Luke 18:34And they understood none of these things: and this saying (o. rhema) was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
John 14:5Thomas says unto him, Lord, we know not where you go; and how can we know the way?
John 16:1These things have I spoken unto you, that all of you should not be offended.
John 16:16A little while, and all of you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and all of you shall see me, because I go to the Father.
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 →