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 explorer Greek interlinearKey Greek words in John 16
Words characteristic of John 16 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- πατήρ patēr “father” 10
- λαλέω laleō “to speak” 8
- λύπη lupē “grief” 4
- ἐρωτάω erōtaō “to ask” 5
- κόσμος kosmos “world” 6
- περί peri “about” 7
- ὥρα hōra “hour” 5
- μικρός mikros “small” 4
- πάλιν palin “again” 5
- θεωρέω theōreō “to see/experience” 4
- χαρά chara “joy” 4
- ἀναγγέλλω anangellō “to report” 3
People in John 16
- Jesus 2
John 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
Pointed to from (10)
- 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
Pointed to from (51)
- 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.
Points to (15)
- 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
Pointed to from (28)
- 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 — And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. 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 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 — And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. 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 — But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook… 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 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