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John 16:20

King James Version (KJV)

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John 16:20

Verse 20 of 33

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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.

John 16:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 16:20

Theological / Devotional

Weep and lament. Jesus does not give a direct reply to the inquiry of the disciples, but sheds further light on the circumstances surrounding the events to take place in “a little while.” For a fulfillment of the prediction see Luke 23:27; John 20:11.

World shall rejoice. The enemies of Jesus rejoiced when He was silenced. However, their exulting was short-lived, as was the sorrow of the friends of Jesus.

Turned into joy. See ch. 20:20.

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