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?”
What does John 16:17 mean?
John 16:17 (KJV) says, "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?" This verse is part of a larger passage where…
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In the Gospel of John, we encounter a poignant moment where the disciples find themselves engulfed in confusion. Jesus, their beloved teacher and friend, has just spoken words that seem shrouded in mystery: "A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart, seeking wisdom and understanding in the profound truths concealed within Your holy Word. As I meditate on John 16:17, where Your disciples, confused and questioning, ponder the meaning of Your words, I too, find myself…
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