John 16:1 - The Message1-4a “I’ve told you these things to prepare you for rough times ahead. They are going to throw you out of the meeting places. There will even come a time when anyone who kills you will think he’s doing God a favor. They will do these things because they never really understood the Father. I’ve told you these things so that when the time comes and they start in on you, you’ll be well-warned and ready for them. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 I HAVE told you all these things, so that you should not be offended (taken unawares and falter, or be caused to stumble and fall away). [I told you to keep you from being scandalized and repelled.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble. See the chapterCommon English Bible1 I have said these things to you so that you won’t fall away. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 "These things I have spoken to you, so that you would not stumble. See the chapter |