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New TestamentJohn · Chapter 16

John 16:12

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 16:12 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

John 16:12 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

John 16:12 — KJV

I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

John 16:12 (KJV)

John 16:12 in Context — About the Book of John

John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.

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Cross-References for John 16:12

Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

Shares key themes with John 16:12: yet, cannot, bear

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 to you.

Shares key themes with John 16:12: yet, say, cannot

And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked...: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could...: Heb. knowing could we know

Shares key themes with John 16:12: yet, say, now

And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.

Shares key themes with John 16:12: yet, say, now

And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

Shares key themes with John 16:12: yet, things, bear

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey