Devine Scripture

John 16:6

John chapter 16 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

Context

v.5But now I go unto him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

v.6This passage

v.7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

  • Luke 22:45

    And when he rose up from his prayer, he came unto the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow,

  • John 14:1

    Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.

  • Luke 24:17

    And he said unto them, What communications are these that ye have one with another, as ye walk? And they stood still, looking sad.

  • John 20:11

    But Mary was standing without at the tomb weeping: so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb;

  • John 16:20

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.