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John 16:18 KJV
John · chapter 16 · verse 18 · King James Version
They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.John 16:18 · King James Version
John 16:18 in context
16A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
17Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
19Now 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?
20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Key words (Strong's)
- cannotouno, not in direct questions expecting an affirmative answerG3756 →
- cannoteidōto see, to perceive with the eyes, to perceive by any of the senses, to perceive, notice…G1492 →
- saidlegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
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