John 16:24

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Up until now you have not asked for anything in my name. [So now] ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete.

Cross References

John 15:11

I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in your hearts, and that your joy may be complete.

John 16:23

At that time [i.e., after my resurrection], you will not be asking me [for] anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, if you will ask the Father for anything [then], in my name [i.e., by my authority], He will give it to you.

2 John 1:12

I have many [more] things to write to you about, but will not do so with paper and ink, since I hope to visit you [soon] and speak to you in person, so that our joy may be complete.

Matthew 6:9

Therefore, you should pray this way: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be highly honored.

John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus’ ministry].

2 Thessalonians 1:2

May you have unearned favor and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

John 14:1

[Jesus continued], “Do not allow your hearts to be upset. You should believe in God, and believe in me also.

John 14:14

I will do anything [for you], if you ask [for it] in my name.