John 16:17
Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
King James Version
In Context
18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
Cross References
Mark 9:32But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Luke 18:34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
John 14:5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
John 16:1These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
John 16:16A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
Matthew Henry on John 16:17-23
Christ's Departure and Return; Sorrow and Joy Foretold. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were… Read the whole commentary →