John 16:20
The Scripture
(20) Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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 16:6John 16:33John 19:25John 19:26John 19:27Mark 14:72Mark 16:10Luke 22:45Luke 22:62Luke 23:47Luke 23:48Luke 23:49
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