John 16:23-25

Prayer Promises

23 "1In that day 2you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, 3if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you.
24 "4Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your 5joy may be made full.
25 "These things I have spoken to you in 6figurative language; 7an hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly of the Father.

Cross References 7

  • 1. John 14:20; John 16:26
  • 2. John 16:19, 30
  • 3. John 15:16
  • 4. John 14:14
  • 5. John 3:29; John 15:11
  • 6. Matthew 13:34; John 10:6; John 16:29
  • 7. John 16:2

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Lit "proverbs;" or "figures of speech"
  • [b]. Lit "proverbs;" or "figures of speech"
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