John 16:25-33

Christian Standard Bible

Jesus the Victor

²⁵ “I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. A time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures, but I will tell you plainly about the Father. ²⁶ On that day you will ask^(A) in my name, and^(B) I am not telling you that I will ask the Father on your behalf. ²⁷ For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved^(C) me and have believed that I came from God.^{[a](D) 28} I came from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”^(E)

²⁹ His disciples said, “Look, now you’re speaking plainly and not using any figurative language. ³⁰ Now we know that you know everything^(F) and don’t need anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.”^(G)

³¹ Jesus responded to them, “Do you now believe? ³² Indeed, an hour is coming, and has come,^(H) when each of you will be scattered to his own home, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.^{(I) 33} I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”