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John 16

John 16:24

Ask in My Name · John 16:23–33
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Translations

Modern
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
Traditional
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Literal
Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be full.
Latin
Usque modo non petistis quidquam in nomine meo: petite, et accipietis, ut gaudium vestrum sit plenum.

Original

Greek
English
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

Notes

John 16:23–24

Ask and you will receive: Two notable effects of the resurrection are the joy of understanding and the joy of successful prayer. The disciples would no longer experience the confusion described in 16:16–18.

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

Parallels

Matthew 18:19–20

Glossary

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

Topics

Answered Prayers Ask in Jesus' Name Asking in Prayer Enjoying Life Finding a Job Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Jesus, the Christ: |In his Name|: Prayer Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Joy of Saints, Made Full by Answers to Prayer Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Need Prayer: Acceptable Through Christ Prayer: Answer To, Promise The Gifts of God: Spiritual: Pray For True Happiness