John 16:30

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

Modern
Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”
Traditional
Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
Literal
Now we know that You know all things and have no need that anyone should ask You. In this we believe that You came forth from God.”
Latin
…nunc scimus quia scis omnia, et non opus est tibi ut quis te interroget: in hoc credimus quia a Deo existi.

Original

Greek
English
Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”

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.

Theme notes and profiles

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

Topics

Christ is God: As Omniscient Faith in Christ, Exemplified Faith: The Disciples Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of