John:16:17-33

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* At this some of his disciples said among themselves . "What does he mean by telling us , In a little while you shall behold me no more ; and again in a little while you shall see me , and because I am going to the Father ?" * So they kept asking . "What does that little while mean of which he speaks ? We do not know what he is talking about ." * Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him , and said . "Are you questioning one another about my saying , A little while and you shall behold me no more , and again a little while you shall see me ? * "I tell you solemnly that you will be weeping and wailing while the world is rejoicing ; you will be grief-stricken , but your grief shall be turned into gladness . * "A woman in labor has grief because her hour is come ; but when she has given birth to the babe she no longer remembers her anguish , because of joy that a child has been born into the world . * "So you also have sorrow now , but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice , and your joy shall no man snatch away from you . * "And in that day you will ask me no questions . Most solemnly I tell you that whatever you ask the Father in my name , he will give you . * "Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name ; ask , and you shall receive , that your joy may be full . * "I have told you these things in figures ; but the time is coming when I shall no longer speak in figures , but will tell you about the Father in plain words . * "In that day you shall pray in my name ; and I do not tell you that I will ask the Father on your behalf ; * "for the Father himself loves you , because you have loved me and believed that I came forth from the God . * "I came forth from the Father , and am come into the world . again , I am leaving the world , and am going to the Father ." * "Ah ," said the disciples , "now you are speaking plain language , and not using figures . Now we are sure that you know all things , and have no need for any one to question you ; by this we believe that you came forth from God ." * "Do you now believe ?" said Jesus ; * "behold the hour approaches and is already come when you will be scattered , each man to his home , and will leave me alone ; and yet I am not alone , because the Father is with me . * "I have said all this to you that in me you might have peace . In the world you will have tribulation , but be courageous ; I have overcome the world ."

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