John 16:18
“They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.”
John 16:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They said therefore: What is this that he saith, A little while? we know not what he speaketh.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? We know not what he saith.
- DARBYDarby
- They said therefore, What is this which he says of the little while? We do not know of what he speaks.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They said therefore, What is this that he says, 'A little while?' We don't know what he is saying.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- they said then, 'What is this he saith ; the little while? we have not known what he saith.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They were asking, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We do not understand what he is saying."
Context: John 16
16A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
17Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
19Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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.