John 16:28

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

Modern
I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.”
Traditional
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
Literal
I came forth from the Father and have come into the world; again I leave the world and go to the Father.”
Latin
Exivi a Patre, et veni in mundum: iterum relinquo mundum, et vado ad Patrem.

Interlinear

Greek
English
I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.”

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.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 18:19–20

Glossary

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

Topics

God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Ascension of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God