John 16:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You are now very sad. But later I will see you, and you will be so happy that no one will be able to change the way you feel.

Cross References

Job 34:29

When God does nothing, can any person or nation find fault with him?

Psalm 146:2

I will sing and praise the LORD God for as long as I live.

Psalm 33:21

You make our hearts glad because we trust you, the only God.

Isaiah 25:9

At that time, people will say, “The LORD has saved us! Let's celebrate. We waited and hoped— now our God is here.”

Jeremiah 31:12

My people will come to Mount Zion and celebrate; their faces will glow because of my blessings. I'll give them grain, grapes, and olive oil, as well as sheep and cattle. Israel will be prosperous and grow like a garden with plenty of water.

Matthew 28:8

The women were frightened and yet very happy, as they hurried from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples.

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 16:25

Abraham answered, “My friend, remember that while you lived, you had everything good, and Lazarus had everything bad. Now he is happy, and you are in pain.

Luke 19:26

The king replied, “Those who have something will be given more. But everything will be taken away from those who don't have anything.

Luke 24:41

The disciples were so glad and amazed that they could not believe it. Jesus then asked them, “Do you have something to eat?”

John 14:1

Jesus said to his disciples, “Don't be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me.

John 14:19

In a little while the people of this world won't be able to see me, but you will see me. And because I live, you will live.

John 14:27

I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn't like the peace that this world can give. So don't be worried or afraid.

John 16:16

Jesus told his disciples, “For a little while you won't see me, but after a while you will see me.”

John 16:20

I tell you for certain that you will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but later you will be happy.

John 16:6

You are very sad from hearing all this.

John 21:7

Jesus' favourite disciple told Peter, “It's the Lord!” When Simon heard that it was the Lord, he put on the clothes that he had taken off while he was working. Then he jumped into the water.

John 4:14

But no one who drinks the water I give will ever be thirsty again. The water I give is like a flowing fountain that gives eternal life.”

Acts 13:52

But the Lord's followers in Antioch were very happy and were filled with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 16:25

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened.

Acts 2:46

Day after day they met together in the temple. They broke bread together in different homes and shared their food happily and freely,

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus.

2 Corinthians 6:10

and we are always happy, even in times of suffering. Although we are poor, we have made many people rich. And though we own nothing, everything is ours.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

God our Father loves us. He is kind and has given us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope. We pray that our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father

Hebrews 10:34

You were kind to people in jail. And you gladly let your possessions be taken away, because you knew you had something better, something that would last for ever.

Hebrews 6:18

God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.

1 Peter 1:8

You have never seen Jesus, and you don't see him now. But still you love him and have faith in him, and no words can tell how glad and happy