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John 16

John 16:20

Grief Will Turn to Joy · John 16:17–22
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Translations

Modern
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Truly, truly, I say to you that you will weep and will lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be grieved, but your grief will turn to joy.
Latin
Amen, amen dico vobis: quia plorabitis, et flebitis vos, mundus autem gaudebit; vos autem contristabimini, sed tristitia vestra vertetur in gaudium.

Original

Greek
English
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

Notes

John 16:20

With the death of Jesus on the cross, the world thought it had won a victory over the light. The surprise of the cross would cause the disciples to weep and mourn, but their sorrow would change to joy when Jesus defeated the grave (20:20).

John 16:16–33

a little while: Jesus repeated this phrase to comfort his disciples. He wanted them to know that their separation from him would not last long. Although he would soon leave them, he would return to them again.

Theme notes and profiles

Christian Joy Jesus’ Final Night Our Advocate

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: Temporary Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions of Saints, are but Temporary Consolation Under Affliction: To the Troubled in Mind Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Joy: Afflictions of Saints Succeeded By Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To