John 16:12

'I have yet many things to say to you, but ye are not able to bear [them] now;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world hath been judged.

13and when He may come — the Spirit of truth — He will guide you to all the truth, for He will not speak from Himself, but as many things as He will hear He will speak, and the coming things He will tell you;

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Cross References

John 14:30I will no more talk much with you, for the ruler of this world doth come, and in me he hath nothing;

Acts 1:3to whom also he did present himself alive after his suffering, in many certain proofs, through forty days being seen by them, and speaking the things concerning the reign of God.

Hebrews 5:11concerning whom we have much discourse and of hard explanation to say, since ye 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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