John 16:17
The Scripture
(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?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In John 16, Jesus prepares his disciples for his betrayal and death, revealing that the Father will send the Holy Spirit to guide them. He also explains that his words will be judged by the Father, and that his disciples will be told they will see heaven opened and receive power from the Spirit.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 16:1John 16:5John 16:19John 12:16John 14:5John 14:22Mark 9:10Mark 9:32Luke 9:45Luke 18:34
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