John 16

The Work of the Holy Spirit

Sorrow Will Turn into Joy

16Jesus told his disciples, “For a little while you won't see me, but after a while you will see me.”

17They said to each other, “What does Jesus mean by saying that for a little while we won't see him, but after a while we will see him? What does he mean by saying he is going to the Father?

18What is this ‘little while’ that he is talking about? We don't know what he means.”

19Jesus knew they had some questions, so he said:

29The disciples said, “Now you are speaking plainly to us! You are not using examples.

30At last we know that you understand everything, and we don't have any more questions. Now we believe you truly have come from God.”

31Jesus replied:

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