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27 because the Father himself loves you, and because you have loved me and believed that I came from God.[a] 28 I left the Father and came into the world. Now[b] I’m leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

29 Jesus’[c] disciples said, “Well, now you’re speaking plainly and not using figurative language.

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  1. John 16:27 Other mss. read from the Father
  2. John 16:28 Lit. Again
  3. John 16:29 Lit. His

27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me(A) and have believed that I came from God.(B) 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”(C)

29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.(D)

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