John 16:25-33

New International Version

²⁵ “Though I have been speaking figuratively,^(A) a time is coming^(B) when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. ²⁶ In that day you will ask in my name.^(C) I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. ²⁷ No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me^(D) and have believed that I came from God.^{(E) 28} I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”^(F)

²⁹ Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.^{(G) 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^(H) that you came from God.”^(I)

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

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