John 16:1
American King James These things have I spoken to you, that you should not be offended.
American Standard Version These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.
King James These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
World English Bible “I have said these things to you so that you wouldn’t be caused to stumble.
John 16:2
American King James They shall put you out of the synagogues: yes, the time comes, that whoever kills you will think that he does God service.
American Standard Version They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.
King James They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
World English Bible They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
John 16:3
American King James And these things will they do to you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
American Standard Version And these things will they do, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
King James And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
World English Bible They will do these things because they have not known the Father nor me.
John 16:4
American King James But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, you may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not to you at the beginning, because I was with you.
American Standard Version But these things have I spoken unto you, that when their hour is come, ye may remember them, how that I told you. And these things I said not unto you from the beginning, because I was with you.
King James But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
World English Bible But I have told you these things so that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you about them. I didn’t tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.
John 16:5
American King James But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asks me, Where go you?
American Standard Version But now I go unto him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
King James But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
World English Bible But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’
John 16:6
American King James But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.
American Standard Version But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
King James But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
World English Bible But because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart.
John 16:7
American King James Nevertheless 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 to you; but if I depart, I will send him to you.
American Standard Version Nevertheless 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.
King James Nevertheless 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 depart, I will send him unto you.
World English Bible Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
John 16:8
American King James And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
American Standard Version And he, when he is come, will convict the world in respect of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
King James And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
World English Bible When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment;
John 16:9
American King James Of sin, because they believe not on me;
American Standard Version of sin, because they believe not on me;
King James Of sin, because they believe not on me;
World English Bible about sin, because they don’t believe in me;
John 16:10
American King James Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and you see me no more;
American Standard Version of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and ye behold me no more;
King James Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
World English Bible about righteousness, because I am going to my Father, and you won’t see me any more;
John 16:11
American King James Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
American Standard Version of judgment, because the prince of this world hath been judged.
King James Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
World English Bible about judgment, because the prince of this world has been judged.
John 16:12
American King James I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
American Standard Version I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
King James I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
World English Bible “I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.
John 16:13
American King James However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
American Standard Version Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, `these' shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.
King James Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
World English Bible However, when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
John 16:14
American King James He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it to you.
American Standard Version He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall declare `it' unto you.
King James He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
World English Bible He will glorify me, for he will take from what is mine and will declare it to you.
John 16:15
American King James All things that the Father has are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show it to you.
American Standard Version All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he taketh of mine, and shall declare `it' unto you.
King James All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
World English Bible All things that the Father has are mine; therefore I said that he takes of mine and will declare it to you.
John 16:16
American King James A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me, because I go to the Father.
American Standard Version A little while, and ye behold me no more; and again a little while, and ye shall see me.
King James 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.
World English Bible “A little while, and you will not see me. Again a little while, and you will see me.”
John 16:17
American King James Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he said to us, A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
American Standard Version `Some' of his disciples therefore said one to another, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye behold me not; and again a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
King James 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?
World English Bible Some of his disciples therefore said to one another, “What is this that he says to us, ‘A little while, and you won’t see me, and again a little while, and you will see me;’ and, ‘Because I go to the Father’?”
John 16:18
American King James They said therefore, What is this that he said, A little while? we cannot tell what he said.
American Standard Version They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? We know not what he saith.
King James They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
World English Bible They said therefore, “What is this that he says, ‘A little while’? We don’t know what he is saying.”
John 16:19
American King James Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said to them, Do you inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me?
American Standard Version Jesus perceived that they were desirous to ask him, and he said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, A little while, and ye behold me not, and again a little while, and ye shall see me?
King James Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
World English Bible Therefore Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him, and he said to them, “Do you inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, ‘A little while, and you won’t see me, and again a little while, and you will see me?’
John 16:20
American King James Truly, truly, I say to you, That you shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and you shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
American Standard Version 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.
King James Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
World English Bible Most certainly I tell you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
John 16:21
American King James A woman when she is in travail has sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembers no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
American Standard Version A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but when she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world.
King James A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
World English Bible A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn’t remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.
John 16:22
American King James And you now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you.
American Standard Version And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.
King James And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
World English Bible Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
John 16:23
American King James And in that day you shall ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, Whatever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
American Standard Version And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.
King James And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
World English Bible “In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
John 16:24
American King James Till now have you asked nothing in my name: ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.
American Standard Version Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be made full.
King James Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
World English Bible Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.
John 16:25
American King James These things have I spoken to you in proverbs: but the time comes, when I shall no more speak to you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father.
American Standard Version These things have I spoken unto you in dark sayings: the hour cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in dark sayings, but shall tell you plainly of the Father.
King James These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
World English Bible “I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.
John 16:26
American King James At that day you shall ask in my name: and I say not to you, that I will pray the Father for you:
American Standard Version In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you;
King James At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
World English Bible In that day you will ask in my name; and I don’t say to you that I will pray to the Father for you,
John 16:27
American King James For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
American Standard Version for the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from the Father.
King James For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
World English Bible for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came from God.
John 16:28
American King James I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
American Standard Version I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.
King James I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
World English Bible I came from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”
John 16:29
American King James His disciples said to him, See, now speak you plainly, and speak no proverb.
American Standard Version His disciples say, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no dark saying.
King James His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
World English Bible His disciples said to him, “Behold, now you are speaking plainly, and using no figures of speech.
John 16:30
American King James Now are we sure that you know all things, and need not that any man should ask you: by this we believe that you came forth from God.
American Standard Version Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
King James Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
World English Bible Now we know that you know all things, and don’t need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.”
John 16:31
American King James Jesus answered them, Do you now believe?
American Standard Version Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
King James Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?
John 16:32
American King James Behold, the hour comes, yes, is now come, that you shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
American Standard Version Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and `yet' I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
King James Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
World English Bible Behold, the time is coming, yes, and has now come, that you will be scattered, everyone to his own place, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
John 16:33
American King James These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
American Standard Version These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
King James These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
World English Bible I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”