John 16:25

God's Word

“I have used examples to illustrate these things. The time is coming when I won’t use examples to speak to you. Rather, I will speak to you about the Father in plain words.

Cross References

Psalm 49:4

I will turn my attention to a proverb. I will explain my riddle with the ⌞music of⌟ a lyre.

Psalm 78:2

I will open my mouth to illustrate points. I will explain what has been hidden long ago,

Proverbs 1:6

to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

Ezekiel 20:49

Then I said, “Oh no! Almighty Lord, no! The people already say that I’m only telling stories.”

Mark 4:13

Jesus asked them, “Don’t you understand this story? How, then, will you understand any of the stories I use as illustrations?

Mark 4:34

He did not speak to them without using an illustration. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.

Mark 8:32

He told them very clearly what he meant. Peter took him aside and objected to this.

John 10:24

The Jews surrounded him. They asked him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

John 10:6

Jesus used this illustration as he talked to the people, but they didn’t understand what he meant.

John 16:12

“I have a lot more to tell you, but that would be too much for you now.

John 16:2

You will be thrown out of synagogues. Certainly, the time is coming when people who murder you will think that they are serving God.

John 16:32

The time is coming, and is already here, when all of you will be scattered. Each of you will go your own way and leave me all alone. Yet, I’m not all alone, because the Father is with me.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.