John 16 cross-references
John 16 has 33 verses, which point to 543 other passages and are cited by 605. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See John 16’s threads in the explorerJohn 16:1
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
Points to (11)
- 1 Peter 2:8 — And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient:… 15 votes
- Matthew 13:21 — Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because… 12 votes
- Matthew 26:31–33 — Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will… 11 votes
- John 15:18–27 — If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 7 votes
- Matthew 24:10 — And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 7 votes
- John 16:4 — But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And… 6 votes
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- Matthew 10:27 — What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the… 9 votes
- Matthew 24:25 — Behold, I have told you before. 7 votes
- Acts 9:16 — For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 5 votes
- Acts 14:22 — Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through… 4 votes
John 16:2
They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
Points to (21)
- John 9:22 — These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man… 15 votes
- Acts 26:9–11 — I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 14 votes
- Romans 10:2–3 — For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 10 votes
- Acts 22:3–4 — I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet… 9 votes
- Matthew 10:28 — And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able… 9 votes
- Revelation 6:9 — And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word… 8 votes
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- Matthew 24:9 — Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for… 39 votes
- Revelation 6:9 — And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word… 14 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:12 — Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 11 votes
- Matthew 7:14 — Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 11 votes
John 16:3
And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
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- John 15:21 — But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. 11 votes
- John 17:25 — O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast… 8 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 — And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the… 5 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:8 — In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus… 5 votes
- John 8:55 — Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto… 5 votes
- John 8:19 — Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had… 5 votes
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- John 8:19 — Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had… 20 votes
- 1 John 3:1 — Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:… 17 votes
- Ephesians 1:17 — That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and… 12 votes
- Jeremiah 4:22 — For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none… 9 votes
John 16:4
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.
Points to (13)
- John 14:29 — And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 12 votes
- Mark 13:23 — But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. 9 votes
- John 17:12–13 — While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none… 7 votes
- John 13:19 — Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 7 votes
- Matthew 9:15 — And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?… 6 votes
- Acts 9:16 — For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 5 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- John 14:2 — In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for… 8 votes
- John 14:29 — And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 7 votes
- John 16:1 — These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 6 votes
- John 13:19 — Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 6 votes
John 16:5
But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
Points to (14)
- John 13:36 — Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow… 11 votes
- John 7:33 — Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. 7 votes
- John 16:28 — I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 5 votes
- Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the… 4 votes
- Ephesians 4:7–11 — But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 4 votes
- John 17:4 — I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 4 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- John 16:17 — Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye… 6 votes
- John 7:33 — Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. 6 votes
- John 12:8 — For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always. 5 votes
- John 16:28 — I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 4 votes
John 16:6
But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
Points to (6)
- John 20:11–15 — But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the… 5 votes
- John 16:20–22 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be… 5 votes
- Luke 24:17 — And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and… 5 votes
- Luke 22:45 — And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 5 votes
- John 14:27–28 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your… 4 votes
- John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 4 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- John 16:22 — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man… 8 votes
- John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 5 votes
- Luke 24:17 — And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and… 5 votes
- Matthew 9:15 — And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?… 5 votes
John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
Points to (18)
- John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all… 41 votes
- John 14:16–17 — And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 25 votes
- John 15:26 — But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which… 22 votes
- Acts 2:33 — Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy… 17 votes
- Acts 1:4–5 — And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait… 15 votes
- John 7:39 — (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not… 15 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all… 49 votes
- John 14:16 — And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 40 votes
- John 14:12 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater… 14 votes
- Luke 24:49 — And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be… 14 votes
John 16:8
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Points to (7)
- Jude 1:15 — To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds… 9 votes
- Acts 2:37 — Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the… 8 votes
- Zechariah 12:10 — And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of… 6 votes
- Acts 16:29–30 — Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:24 — But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he… 4 votes
- John 8:9 — And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the… 4 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- 1 Corinthians 2:14 — But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither… 11 votes
- Acts 24:25 — And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy… 10 votes
- John 12:31 — Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 6 votes
John 16:9
Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Points to (17)
- John 15:22–25 — If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. 10 votes
- John 12:47–48 — And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to… 9 votes
- John 8:23–24 — And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 9 votes
- Hebrews 3:12 — Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 8 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 8 votes
- Acts 2:22–38 — Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and… 5 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Romans 10:3 — For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have… 4 votes
- John 16:14 — He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 2 votes
- Luke 9:55 — But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. 1 votes
John 16:10
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
Points to (23)
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 9 votes
- 1 Peter 3:18 — For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being… 8 votes
- Romans 10:3–4 — For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have… 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 5 votes
- Philippians 3:7–9 — But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 — But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification,… 5 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- John 16:5 — But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 4 votes
- John 16:16 — A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the… 2 votes
- John 8:28 — Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I… 2 votes
- John 7:33 — Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. 2 votes
John 16:11
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
Points to (33)
- John 12:31 — Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 18 votes
- 1 John 3:8 — He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of… 13 votes
- Hebrews 2:14 — Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the… 8 votes
- Colossians 2:15 — And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 8 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the… 7 votes
- John 14:30 — Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 7 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Ephesians 6:12 — For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of… 30 votes
- Luke 10:18 — And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 25 votes
- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 23 votes
- 1 John 3:8 — He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of… 21 votes
John 16:12
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Points to (6)
- Mark 4:33 — And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 10 votes
- John 15:15 — Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:1–2 — And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 8 votes
- Acts 1:3 — To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty… 6 votes
- Hebrews 5:11–14 — Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 4 votes
- John 14:30 — Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 3 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- 1 Corinthians 3:2 — I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye… 16 votes
- John 16:25 — These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in… 8 votes
- Hebrews 5:11 — Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 6 votes
- Mark 4:33 — And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 6 votes
John 16:13
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Points to (28)
- John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all… 110 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:10–13 — But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things… 97 votes
- John 14:17 — Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but… 48 votes
- John 15:26 — But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which… 43 votes
- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 41 votes
- 1 John 2:20 — But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 38 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- Isaiah 11:2 — And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel… 38 votes
- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 37 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:16 — For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 33 votes
- John 14:17 — Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but… 28 votes
John 16:14
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Points to (18)
- 1 John 4:13–14 — Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 10 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:14–18 — But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the… 8 votes
- John 15:26 — But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which… 6 votes
- Revelation 19:10 — And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and… 5 votes
- 1 Peter 1:10–12 — Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:3 — Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and… 4 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- John 6:45 — It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and… 19 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:12 — Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the… 15 votes
- John 17:10 — And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. 7 votes
- Philippians 2:11 — And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 6 votes
John 16:15
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Points to (11)
- John 17:10 — And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. 16 votes
- Matthew 11:27 — All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth… 12 votes
- John 3:35 — The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 10 votes
- Luke 10:22 — All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the… 8 votes
- Colossians 1:19 — For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 7 votes
- Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 6 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- John 10:30 — I and my Father are one. 17 votes
- John 17:7 — Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. 7 votes
- Hebrews 1:2 — Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he… 4 votes
- Zechariah 13:7 — Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite… 4 votes
John 16:16
A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
Points to (19)
- John 7:33 — Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. 13 votes
- Acts 10:40–41 — Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 5 votes
- Acts 1:3 — To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty… 5 votes
- John 16:28 — I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 5 votes
- John 16:22 — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man… 5 votes
- John 14:18–24 — I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 5 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- John 14:19 — Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 12 votes
- John 12:35 — Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest… 12 votes
- John 16:17 — Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye… 7 votes
- Luke 24:44 — And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things… 5 votes
John 16:17
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?
Points to (11)
- John 16:16 — A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the… 7 votes
- John 16:5 — But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 votes
- Mark 9:32 — But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 6 votes
- John 16:19 — Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that… 4 votes
- John 14:5 — Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 4 votes
- John 12:16 — These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they… 3 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Mark 9:10 — And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should… 5 votes
- John 16:30 — Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we… 3 votes
- John 16:16 — A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the… 3 votes
- Luke 9:45 — But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to… 3 votes
John 16:18
They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
Points to (3)
- Luke 24:25 — Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 4 votes
- Hebrews 5:12 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first… 3 votes
- Matthew 16:9–11 — Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took… 3 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Psalms 73:16 — When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 2 votes
John 16:19
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?
Points to (13)
- John 16:30 — Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we… 4 votes
- John 16:16 — A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the… 4 votes
- John 14:19 — Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 4 votes
- Hebrews 4:13 — Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the… 3 votes
- John 13:33 — Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I… 3 votes
- John 7:33 — Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Mark 9:32 — But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 7 votes
- Matthew 9:4 — And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 5 votes
- John 16:23 — And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father… 4 votes
- John 16:17 — Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye… 4 votes
John 16:20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Points to (44)
- James 1:2 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 21 votes
- Matthew 5:4 — Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 13 votes
- Revelation 7:14–17 — And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great… 10 votes
- Psalms 126:5–6 — They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 10 votes
- Mark 16:10 — And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. 9 votes
- 1 Peter 1:6–8 — Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold… 8 votes
Pointed to from (36)
- Matthew 5:4 — Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 57 votes
- Psalms 30:5 — For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in… 47 votes
- Isaiah 61:3 — To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the… 40 votes
- Psalms 126:5 — They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 27 votes
John 16:21
A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
Points to (14)
- Isaiah 13:8 — And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that… 7 votes
- Psalms 113:9 — He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 — For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman… 6 votes
- Jeremiah 30:6–7 — Ask ye now, and see whether a man doth travail with child? wherefore do I see every man with his hands on his… 6 votes
- Hosea 13:13–14 — The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in… 5 votes
- Isaiah 26:16–18 — LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them. 5 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Genesis 3:16 — Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring… 12 votes
- Genesis 21:6 — And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me. 9 votes
- Romans 8:22 — For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. 8 votes
- Revelation 12:2 — And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. 7 votes
John 16:22
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Points to (36)
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 19 votes
- Acts 13:52 — And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. 9 votes
- John 16:6 — But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 8 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16 — Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us… 6 votes
- 1 Peter 4:13–14 — But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye… 5 votes
- Acts 16:25 — And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 5 votes
Pointed to from (38)
- John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 87 votes
- Proverbs 13:12 — Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 29 votes
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 23 votes
- Psalms 23:5 — Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup… 22 votes
John 16:23
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
Points to (22)
- John 15:7 — If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 26 votes
- John 14:13–14 — And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 24 votes
- Matthew 21:22 — And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 22 votes
- 1 John 5:14–16 — And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth… 19 votes
- Isaiah 65:24 — And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. 19 votes
- Matthew 7:7 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 18 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- Luke 11:9 — And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened… 299 votes
- Mark 11:24 — Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye… 93 votes
- John 15:7 — If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 79 votes
- Matthew 7:7 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 76 votes
John 16:24
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Points to (15)
- Matthew 7:7–8 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 25 votes
- James 4:2–3 — Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not,… 23 votes
- John 15:11 — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 18 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 — Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us… 10 votes
- John 16:23 — And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father… 10 votes
- 1 John 1:3–4 — That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly… 7 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- 1 John 5:14 — And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth… 44 votes
- Matthew 21:22 — And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 37 votes
- James 4:2 — Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not,… 36 votes
- John 15:11 — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 24 votes
John 16:25
These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
Points to (14)
- John 16:12 — I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 8 votes
- John 16:28–29 — I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 5 votes
- John 10:6 — This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. 5 votes
- Mark 4:13 — And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? 5 votes
- Matthew 13:34–35 — All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: 5 votes
- Matthew 13:10–11 — And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 4 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Mark 4:34 — But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his… 7 votes
- John 14:8 — Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 6 votes
- Matthew 13:34 — All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: 6 votes
- Mark 8:32 — But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me,… 5 votes
John 16:26
At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
Points to (6)
- Romans 8:34 — Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right… 4 votes
- John 17:24 — Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory,… 2 votes
- John 17:19 — And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 2 votes
- John 17:9 — I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. 2 votes
- John 16:23 — And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father… 1 votes
- John 14:16 — And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 1 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- John 14:13 — And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 18 votes
- John 14:16 — And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 15 votes
- John 16:23 — And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father… 14 votes
- John 14:20 — At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 12 votes
John 16:27
For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
Points to (25)
- John 14:23 — Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and… 12 votes
- John 14:21 — He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved… 12 votes
- John 17:23 — I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast… 7 votes
- John 8:42 — Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God;… 6 votes
- 1 John 4:19 — We love him, because he first loved us. 5 votes
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 4 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- Psalms 91:14 — Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath… 43 votes
- John 14:21 — He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved… 40 votes
- John 8:42 — Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God;… 23 votes
- John 17:23 — I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast… 16 votes
John 16:28
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
Points to (12)
- John 13:1 — Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of… 8 votes
- John 13:3 — Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to… 7 votes
- John 8:14 — Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I… 6 votes
- John 17:5 — And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world… 4 votes
- John 16:5 — But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 4 votes
- John 14:28 — Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice,… 4 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- John 1:1 — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 58 votes
- John 20:17 — Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say… 19 votes
- John 8:14 — Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I… 8 votes
- Proverbs 8:30 — Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; 8 votes
John 16:29
His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
Points to (1)
- John 16:25 — These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in… 3 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Mark 8:32 — But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me,… 4 votes
- Matthew 10:27 — What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 — Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 3 votes
- John 11:14 — Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 3 votes
John 16:30
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.
Points to (6)
- John 21:17 — He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto… 5 votes
- John 17:8 — For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely… 4 votes
- Hebrews 4:13 — Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the… 3 votes
- John 16:17 — Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye… 3 votes
- John 16:27–28 — For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 2 votes
- John 5:20 — For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater… 2 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- John 17:8 — For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely… 11 votes
- John 21:17 — He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto… 10 votes
- John 2:24 — But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 10 votes
- Matthew 9:4 — And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 7 votes
John 16:31
Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
Points to (2)
- Luke 9:44–45 — Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 2 votes
- John 13:38 — Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall… 1 votes
John 16:32
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
Points to (19)
- Zechariah 13:7 — Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite… 28 votes
- Matthew 26:31 — Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will… 15 votes
- John 8:29 — And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please… 12 votes
- Mark 14:27 — And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite… 12 votes
- John 8:16 — And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. 11 votes
- Matthew 26:56 — And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the… 10 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- Matthew 26:31 — Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will… 18 votes
- John 8:29 — And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please… 17 votes
- Psalms 27:10 — When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. 14 votes
- Zechariah 13:7 — Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite… 13 votes
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Points to (40)
- John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your… 194 votes
- 1 John 5:4 — For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even… 161 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 — Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. 140 votes
- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 121 votes
- Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 104 votes
- John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 99 votes
Pointed to from (67)
- Isaiah 26:3 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 220 votes
- John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your… 150 votes
- Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 70 votes
- Psalms 34:19 — Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 51 votes