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John 16:19 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for John 16:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 16 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him (ἔγνω ὁ Ἰησοῦς ὅτι ἤθελον αὐτὸν ἐρωτᾶν/egnō ho Iēsous hoti ēthelon auton erōtan)—the verb ἔγνω (egnō, "knew") indicates Jesus's divine omniscience. Without hearing their private conversation (verses 17-18), He perceived their desire to question Him. This echoes John 2:24-25: "Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men...he knew what was in man."The verb θέλω (thelō, "to desire, will, want") reveals the disciples' internal struggle—they wanted to ask but hesitated, perhaps from confusion, reverence, or fear. Jesus's gracious...
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Cross-References for John 16:19
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“and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live”
“and don't need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came forth from God.,Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.,,,,,,,,”
“and you will not see me. Again a little while”
“I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me”
“because he knew everyone”
“I will be with you a little while longer, then I go to him who sent me.,Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.,,,,,,,,”
“but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
“Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time”
“you have searched me”
“for your Father knows what things you need”