John 16:2
“They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.”
John 16:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They will put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doth a service to God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.
- DARBYDarby
- They shall put you out of the synagogues; but the hour is coming that every one who kills you will think to render service to God;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- out of the synagogues they will put you; but an hour doth come, that every one who hath killed you, may think to offer service unto God;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They will expel you from the synagogues; indeed, the time will come when anyone who kills you will think they are serving God.
Context: John 16
1These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
3And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
4But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
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.