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John 16:6

Grief

4 But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

5 Now, however, I am going to Him who sent Me; yet none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’

Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.

7 But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

8 And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

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BSB
Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.
KJV
But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
WEB
But because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart.
ASV
But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
DARBY
But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.
BLB
But because I have said these things to you⁺, sorrow has filled your⁺ heart.
ÅB
Men fordi jeg har talt dette til dere, har sorg fylt deres hjerte.
OTB
Men fordi jeg har sagt dere dette, har sorg fylt deres hjerter.
B1930
Men fordi jeg har talt dette til eder, har sorg fylt eders hjerte.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Luke 24:17

    He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.

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  • John 20:11–15

    But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,

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  • Luke 22:45

    When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.

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  • John 16:20–22

    Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

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  • John 14:1

    “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.

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  • John 14:27–28

    Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

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