John 16:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 16:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 16:19 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 16:19 — KJV
“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?”
— John 16:19 (KJV)
John 16:19 in Context — About the Book of John
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Cross-References for John 16:19
“Then 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?”
Shares key themes with John 16:19: among, little, while
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with John 16:19: among, yourselves, see
“Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.”
Shares key themes with John 16:19: now, among, while
“Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes. sorrow: or, begin a...: or, in a little while”
Shares key themes with John 16:19: now, among, little
“Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?”
Shares key themes with John 16:19: jesus, among, yourselves
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