John 16:27

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

Modern
For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.
Traditional
For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
Literal
For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from God.
Latin
…ipse enim Pater amat vos, quia vos me amastis, et credidistis, quia ego a Deo exivi.

Interlinear

Greek
English
For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.

Notes

After the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit brought a close relationship with God. Through the Spirit, disciples could live in God’s presence and speak to the Father about their needs (14:23).

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.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 18:19–20

Glossary

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

Topics

Faith in Christ God: Fatherhood of God: Love of God: Love of, Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Love to Christ: They Who Have are Loved by the Father Love: 0F Man for Jesus Prayer: Answer To, Promise The Love of God: Manifested Towards: His Saints