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John 16:4 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for John 16:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 16 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.”
John 16:4 (KJV)
Commentary on John 16:4
When the time shall come, ye may remember (ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἡ ὥρα αὐτῶν μνημονεύητε, hotan elthē hē hōra autōn mnēmoneuēte)—the verb mnēmoneuō (to remember, recall) is subjunctive, suggesting purpose: Jesus spoke these warnings so that when persecution arrived, disciples would remember His words and find their faith strengthened rather than shaken. Fulfilled prophecy becomes proof of Christ's deity and care.I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you—during Jesus's earthly ministry, His presence provided protection and teaching. But now, preparing them for His physical absence, Jesus...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 16:4
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“when it happens”
“I tell you before it happens”
“I kept them in your name. Those whom you have given me I have kept. None of them is lost”
“Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.,And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.,,,,,,,,”
“Can the groomsmen fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they can't fast.,And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.,,,,,,,,”
“preach”
“even as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.”