John 16:28

New International Reader's Version

I came from the Father and entered the world. Now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

Cross References

Luke 24:51

While he was blessing them, he left them. He was taken up into heaven.

Luke 9:51

The time grew near for Jesus to be taken up to heaven. So he made up his mind to go to Jerusalem.

John 13:1

It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world. It was time for him to go to the Father. Jesus loved his disciples who were in the world. So he now loved them to the very end.

John 13:3

Jesus knew that the Father had put everything under his power. He also knew he had come from God and was returning to God.

John 14:28

“You heard me say, ‘I am going away. And I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad I am going to the Father. The Father is greater than I am.

John 16:10

The world is guilty as far as godliness is concerned. That’s because I am going to the Father, where you can’t see me anymore.

John 16:16

Jesus continued, “In a little while, you will no longer see me. Then after a little while, you will see me.”

John 16:30

Now we can see that you know everything. You don’t even need anyone to ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.”

John 16:5

But now I am going to the one who sent me. None of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’

John 17:11

I will not remain in the world any longer. But they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them safe by the power of your name. It is the name you gave me. Keep them safe so they can be one, just as you and I are one.

John 17:13

“I am coming to you now. But I say these things while I am still in the world. I say them so that those you gave me can have the same joy that I have.

John 17:5

So now, Father, give glory to me in heaven where your throne is. Give me the glory I had with you before the world began.

John 8:14

Jesus answered, “Even if I am a witness about myself, what I say does count. I know where I came from. And I know where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.

John 8:42

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me. I have come here from God. I have not come on my own. God sent me.