John 16:32

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

Modern
“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
Traditional
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
Literal
Behold, an hour is coming and has come when you shall be scattered, each to his own, and Me you shall leave alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with Me.
Latin
…ecce venit hora, et jam venit, ut dispergamini unusquisque in propria, et me solum relinquatis: et non sum solus, quia Pater mecum est.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.

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 Peace

Topics

Apostles: Fail to Comprehend the Nature and Mission of Jesus Being Alone Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: His Being Forsaken by his Disciples Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: His Death and Resurrection Jesus, the Christ: Son of God