John 16:17

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

At this some of his disciples said to one another: "What does he mean by saying to us 'In a little while you will not see me, and then in a little while you will see me indeed'; and by saying 'Because I am going to the Father'?

Cross References

Mark 9:10

They seized upon these words and discussed with one another what this 'rising from the dead' meant.

Mark 9:32

But the disciples did not understand his meaning and were afraid to question him.

Luke 18:34

The Apostles did not comprehend any of this; his meaning was unintelligible to them, and they did not understand what he was saying.

Luke 9:45

But the disciples did not understand the meaning of this; it had been concealed from them so that they did not see it, and they were afraid to question him as to what he meant.

John 12:16

His disciples did not understand all this at first; but, when Jesus had been exalted, then they remembered that these things had been said of him in Scripture, and that they had done these things for him.

John 14:22

"What has happened, Master," said Judas (not Judas Iscariot), "that you are going to reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?"

John 14:5

"We do not know where you are going, Master," said Thomas; "so how can we know the way?"

John 16:1

I have spoken to you in this way so that you may not falter.

John 16:16

In a little while you will no longer see me; and then in a little while you will see me indeed."

John 16:18

What does he mean by 'In a little while'?" they said; "we do not know what he is speaking about."

John 16:19

Jesus saw that they were wanting to ask him a question, and said: "Are you trying to find out from one another what I meant by saying 'In a little while you will not see me; and then in a little while you will see me indeed'?

John 16:5

I did not tell you all this at first, because I was with you. But now I am to return to him who sent me; and yet not one of you asks me--'Where are you going?'