John 16:21-24

21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

Cross References 8

  • 1. Isaiah 13:8; Isaiah 21:3; Isaiah 26:17; Micah 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:3
  • 2. ver 6
  • 3. ver 16
  • 4. ver 20; Jeremiah 31:12
  • 5. ver 26; John 14:20
  • 6. S Matthew 7:7; John 15:16
  • 7. S Matthew 7:7
  • 8. S John 3:29; John 15:11
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