Translations
Modern
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Therefore you also indeed have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Latin
Et vos igitur nunc quidem tristitiam habetis, iterum autem videbo vos, et gaudebit cor vestrum: et gaudium vestrum nemo tollet a vobis.
Interlinear
Greek
English
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
Notes
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.
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Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter of John Heart Jesus Christ John, Gospel of
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Comfort Comfort to the Dying Consolation Under Affliction: To the Troubled in Mind Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Joyfulness Losing a Loved One Loss of a Loved One Missing Someone