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John 16:15-17
Contemporary English Version
John 16:15-17
Contemporary English Version
15 Everything the Father has is mine. This is why I have said that the Spirit takes my message and tells it to you.
Sorrow Will Turn into Joy
16 Jesus told his disciples, “For a little while you won't see me, but after a while you will see me.”
17 They 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?
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John 16:15-17
New International Version
John 16:15-17
New International Version
15 All that belongs to the Father is mine.(A) That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.”
The Disciples’ Grief Will Turn to Joy
16 Jesus went on to say, “In a little while(B) you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.”(C)
17 At this, some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean by saying, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,’(D) and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?”(E)
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