John 16:1
“These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.”
John 16:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- THESE things have I spoken to you, that you may not be scandalized.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.
- DARBYDarby
- These things I have spoken unto you that ye may not be offended.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- These things have I spoken to you, so that you wouldn't be caused to stumble.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'These things I have spoken to you, that ye may not be stumbled,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I have shared these things with you so that you will not be offended.
Context: John 16
About John 16: Jesus Predicts His Betrayal and Death
Jesus teaches about the Holy Spirit and the coming persecution.
Commentary
John 16 is a chapter that speaks to the power of the Holy Spirit and the comfort that He brings to believers. Jesus is preparing His disciples for His departure and the coming of the Holy Spirit. He tells them that the Spirit will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Jesus also tells them that the Spirit will guide them into all truth and will bring to their remembrance all that He has said.