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NASB | John 16:19 Jesus knew that they wished to question Him, and He said to them, "Are you deliberating together about this, that I said, 'A little while, and you will not see Me, and again a little while, and you will see Me'? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 16:19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask Him, so He said to them, "Are you wondering among yourselves about what I meant when I said, 'A little while, and you will not see Me, and again a little while, and you will see Me'? |
Bible Question: Can some one help me out with explaining clearly John 16:19-33. It was my devotions today and needed more explanation. Thanks |
Bible Answer: John 16:19 Jesus knew that they wished to question Him, and He said to them, "Are you deliberating together about this, that I said, 'A little while, and you will not see Me, and again a little while, and you will see Me'? John 16:20 "Truly, truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy. I believe that the Lord was speaking here of His imminent crucifixion (the reason that the apostles would grieve) and His resurrection (the reason that the apostles would rejoice). John 16:21 "Whenever a woman is in labor she has pain, because her hour has come; but when she gives birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy that a child has been born into the world. I believe that our Lord was speaking here about His own anguish at having to go to the cross. You'll recall His prayer to the Father in the garden of Gethsemane: Matt 26:39 And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will." Also Luke 22:44 records that our Lord was in such anguish that He sweated drops of blood, which dripped to the ground. However, as recorded in Hebrews 12:2, Jesus, like a woman in childbirth, "for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." John 16:22 "Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. John 16:23 "In that day you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you. John 16:24 "Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. John 16:25 "These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; an hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly of the Father. I believe that our Lord is speaking here of His Holy Spirit, which came into the world after His ascension into heaven. 1 Cor 2:10 For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. 1 Cor 2:11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. 1 Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, 1 Cor 2:13 which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. John 16:26 "In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I will request of the Father on your behalf; John 16:27 for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from the Father. John 16:28 "I came forth from the Father and have come into the world; I am leaving the world again and going to the Father." John 16:29 His disciples *said, "Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech. John 16:30 "Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God." John 16:31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe? John 16:32 "Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." Our Lord has told us that, in this world, we will face tribulation, but we re to exult (rejoice) in our tribulations "... knowing that tribulation brings about perrseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5 I didn't comment on every verse, assuming them to be self-explanatory. However, if the Lord has not revealed the meaning of these verses to you, I will share what He has revealed to me and/or other believers. God bless! |
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