John 16:19

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, 'Are you discussing among yourselves what I meant when I said, “A little while and you will no longer see me; and again a little while and you will see me”?'

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Now Jesus knew they wanted to ask him and said to them, 'Are you inquiring among yourselves about what I said, A little while, and you will not see me: and again, a little while, and you will see me?'

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    {G3767} Jesus{G2424} perceived{G1097} that{G3754} they were desirous{G2309} to ask{G2065} him,{G846} and{G2532} he said{G2036} unto them,{G846} Do ye inquire{G2212} among{G3326} yourselves{G240} concerning{G4012} this,{G5127} that{G3754} I said,{G2036} A little while,{G3397} and{G2532} ye {G2334} behold{G2334} me{G3165} not,{G3756} and{G2532} again{G3825} a little while,{G3397} and{G2532} ye shall see{G3700} me?{G3165}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now{G3767} Jesus{G2424} knew{G1097}{(G5627)} that{G3754} they were desirous{G2309}{(G5707)} to ask{G2065}{(G5721)} him{G846}, and{G2532} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto them{G846}, Do ye enquire{G2212}{(G5719)} among{G3326} yourselves{G240} of{G4012} that{G5127}{G3754} I said{G2036}{(G5627)}, A little while{G3397}, and{G2532} ye shall{G2334} not{G3756} see{G2334}{(G5719)} me{G3165}: and{G2532} again{G3825}, a little while{G3397}, and{G2532} ye shall see{G3700}{(G5695)} me{G3165}?

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Iesus perceaved yt they wolde axe him and sayd vnto them: This is it that ye enquyre of bitwene youre selves that I sayd after a whyle ye shall not se me and agayne after a whyle ye shall se me.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then perceaued Iesus that they wolde axe him, and he sayde vnto them: Ye enquyre of this amonge youre selues, that I sayde: After a litle whyle, and ye shal not se me: & agayne after a litle whyle, and ye shal se me.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Now Iesus knew that they would aske him, and said vnto them, Doe ye enquire among your selues, of that I said, A litle while, & ye shal not see me: and againe, a litle while, and yee shall see me?

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Iesus perceaued that they would aske hym, and sayde vnto them: Do ye enquire among your selues of that I said after a whyle, and, ye shall not see me, & againe, after a while & ye shall see me?

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, ‹Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Therefore Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him, and he said to them, "Do you inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, 'A little while, and you won't see me, and again a little while, and you will see me?'

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Jesus, therefore, knew that they were wishing to ask him, and he said to them, `Concerning this do ye seek one with another, because I said, A little while, and you do not behold me, and again a little while, and ye shall see me?

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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?

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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?

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Jesus saw that they had a desire to put the question to him, so he said to them, Is this what you are questioning one with another, why I said, After a little time, you will see me no longer; and then again, after a little time, you will see me?

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Therefore Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him, and he said to them, "Do you inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, 'A little while, and you won't see me, and again a little while, and you will see me?'

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Jesus could see that they wanted to ask him about these things, so he said to them,“Are you asking each other about this– that I said,‘In a little while you will not see me; again after a little while, you will see me’?

Referenced Verses

  • John 2:24-25 : 24 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew all people. 25 He did not need anyone to testify about mankind, for He Himself knew what was in each person.
  • John 16:30 : 30 'Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you. This is why we believe that you came from God.'
  • John 21:17 : 17 The third time, Jesus asked, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter was hurt that Jesus asked him a third time, 'Do you love me?' He said, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'
  • Heb 4:13 : 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account.
  • Rev 2:23 : 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
  • John 7:33 : 33 Then Jesus said, 'I will be with you a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me.'
  • John 13:33 : 33 'Little children, I am with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and just as I told the Jews, so now I tell you: Where I am going, you cannot come.'
  • John 14:19 : 19 In a little while, the world will see me no longer, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.
  • John 16:16 : 16 A little while, and you will no longer see me; and again a little while, and you will see me, because I am going to the Father.
  • Ps 139:1-4 : 1 For the director of music. A psalm of David. LORD, You have searched me and You know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue, You, LORD, know it completely.
  • Matt 6:8 : 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
  • Matt 9:4 : 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, 'Why do you think evil in your hearts?'
  • Mark 9:33-34 : 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, 'What were you arguing about on the way?' 34 But they kept silent, because on the way they had been arguing about who was the greatest.

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    15 Everything that the Father has is mine. This is why I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

    16 A little while, and you will no longer see me; and again a little while, and you will see me, because I am going to the Father.

    17 Then some of his disciples said to one another, 'What does he mean by saying, “A little while and you will no longer see me; and again a little while and you will see me,” and “because I am going to the Father”?'

    18 They said, 'What does he mean by “a little while”? We do not know what he is talking about.'

  • John 16:22-26
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    80%

    22 So you also have sorrow now. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

    23 On that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.

    24 Until now you have asked for nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be full.

    25 I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

    26 On that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf,

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

  • John 14:19-20
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    19 In a little while, the world will see me no longer, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

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    79%

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    77%

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    75%

    29 His disciples said to him, 'See, now you are speaking plainly and not using any figure of speech.'

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    31 Jesus answered them, 'Do you now believe?'

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    75%

    36 What does He mean when He said, ‘You will look for Me, but you will not find Me,’ and ‘Where I am, you cannot come’?”

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    33 Then Jesus said, 'I will be with you a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me.'

    34 You will look for Me, but you will not find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.'

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    21 Then he said to them again, "I am going away, and you will look for me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come."

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    28 You heard me say to you, 'I am going away, and I will come to you.' If you loved me, you would have rejoiced because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.

    29 And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you may believe.

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    72%

    12 I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.

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    7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on, you know him and have seen him.

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    4 And you know the way to the place where I am going.

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    13 But now I am coming to You, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.

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    17 He asked them, "What are you discussing as you walk along?" They stopped, looking sad.

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    36 'What do you want me to do for you?' he asked.

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