John 16:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.”
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“Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“but because these things I have said to you, the sorrow hath filled your heart.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo John 16:6 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 22:45When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.
- Luke 24:17He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.
- John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- John 16:20Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
- John 20:11But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,
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