John 16:4
But these things have I spoken unto you, that when their hour is come, ye may remember them, how that I told you. And these things I said not unto you from the beginning, because I was with you.
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Referenced Verses
- Matt 9:15 : 15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast.
- John 13:19 : 19 From henceforth I tell you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am [he] .
- John 14:29 : 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe.
- John 17:12-13 : 12 While I was with them, I kept them in thy name which thou hast given me: and I guarded them, and not one of them perished, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.
- Mark 13:23 : 23 But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.
- Isa 41:22-23 : 22 Let them bring forth, and declare unto us what shall happen: declare ye the former things, what they are, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or show us things to come. 23 Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
- 2 Pet 1:14 : 14 knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.
- Acts 9:16 : 16 for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.
- Matt 10:7 : 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- Matt 24:25 : 25 Behold, I have told you beforehand.
- Mark 2:19 : 19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.
- Luke 21:12-13 : 12 But before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name's sake. 13 It shall turn out unto you for a testimony.
- Acts 20:23-24 : 23 save that the Holy Spirit testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. 24 But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- John 14:25-262 verses82%
25 These things have I spoken unto you, while [yet] abiding with you.
26 But the Comforter, [even] the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
- John 16:25-262 verses79%
25 These things have I spoken unto you in dark sayings: the hour cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in dark sayings, but shall tell you plainly of the Father.
26 In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you;
- John 16:5-73 verses79%
5 But now I go unto him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
6 But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.
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3 And these things will they do, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
- John 14:28-314 verses79%
28 Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I.
29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe.
30 I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me;
31 but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
- John 16:14-207 verses77%
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall declare [it] unto you.
15 All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he taketh of mine, and shall declare [it] unto you.
16 A little while, and ye behold me no more; and again a little while, and ye shall see me.
17 [ Some] of his disciples therefore said one to another, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye behold me not; and again a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? We know not what he saith.
19 Jesus perceived that they were desirous to ask him, and he said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, A little while, and ye behold me not, and again a little while, and ye shall see me?
20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
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1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.
- John 15:26-272 verses76%
26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, [even] the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall bear witness of me:
27 and ye also bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
- John 16:32-332 verses75%
32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and [yet] I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
33 These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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19 From henceforth I tell you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am [he] .
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33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say unto you.
- John 8:25-262 verses72%
25 They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? Jesus said unto them, Even that which I have also spoken unto you from the beginning.
26 I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you: howbeit he that sent me is true; and the things which I heard from him, these speak I unto the world.
- John 14:18-203 verses72%
18 I will not leave you desolate: I come unto you.
19 Yet a little while, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I live, ye shall live also.
20 In that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
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13 But now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.
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16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
- John 16:22-232 verses72%
22 And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.
23 And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.
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5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
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4 And whither I go, ye know the way.
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11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and [that] your joy may be made full.
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10 of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and ye behold me no more;
- John 17:24-252 verses71%
24 Father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. [
25 O righteous Father, the world knew thee not, but I knew thee; and these knew that thou didst send me;
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15 No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from my Father, I have made known unto you.
- John 15:20-212 verses71%
20 Remember the word that I said unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
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64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who it was that should betray him.
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25 Behold, I have told you beforehand.
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16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,
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28 I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.
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23 But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.