29 His disciples *said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and are not [a]using any (A)figure of speech. 30 Now we know that You know all things, and that You have no need for anyone to question You; this is why we (B)believe that You (C)came forth from God.” 31 Jesus replied to them, “Do you now believe? 32 Behold, (D)an hour is coming, and has already come, for (E)you to be scattered, each to (F)his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet (G)I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. 33 These things I have spoken to you so that (H)in Me you may have peace. (I)In the world you have tribulation, but (J)take courage; (K)I have overcome the world.”

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Footnotes

  1. John 16:29 Lit saying

29 His disciples said, “Ah, now You are speaking plainly to us and not in figures of speech! 30 Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; because of this we believe [without any doubt] that you came from God.” 31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now [at last] believe? 32 Take careful notice: an hour is coming, and has arrived, when you will all be scattered, each to his own home, leaving Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. 33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]

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29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.(A) 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe(B) that you came from God.”(C)

31 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. 32 “A time is coming(D) and in fact has come when you will be scattered,(E) each to your own home. You will leave me all alone.(F) Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.(G)

33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.(H) In this world you will have trouble.(I) But take heart! I have overcome(J) the world.”

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