John 16:19

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?”

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BSBPD

“Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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?”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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 · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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?”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 16:19 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 139:1O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
  2. Matthew 6:8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
  3. Matthew 9:4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
  4. Mark 9:33Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”
  5. John 2:24But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
  6. John 7:33So Jesus said, “I am with you only a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me.
  7. John 13:33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you: ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’
  8. John 14:19In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.
  9. John 16:16In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.”
  10. John 16:30Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”
  11. John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
  12. Hebrews 4:13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
  13. Revelation 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

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