John 16:12

"I have much more to say to you, but you are unable at present to bear the burden of it.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11of judgement, because the Prince of this world is under sentence.

13But when He has come--the Spirit of Truth--He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak as Himself originating what He says, but all that He hears He will speak, and He will make known the future to you.

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Cross References

John 14:30In future I shall not talk much with you, for the Prince of this world is coming. And yet in me he has nothing;

Acts 1:3He had also, after He suffered, shown Himself alive to them with many sure proofs, appearing to them at intervals during forty days, and speaking of the Kingdom of God.

Hebrews 5:11Concerning Him we have much to say, and much that it would be difficult to make clear to you, since you have become so dull of apprehension.

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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