John 16:19

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

Jesus

A little

Bible References

Jesus

Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; because of this we believe [without any doubt] that you came from God.”

But Jesus, for His part, did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people [and understood the superficiality and fickleness of human nature],

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with a deep, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend]?” Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, “Do you [really]

love Me

[with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend]?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

O Lord, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me.

So do not be like them [praying as they do]; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

They arrived at Capernaum; and when He was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing and arguing about on the road?”

And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.

And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds.

A little

“A little while, and you will no longer see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.”

Therefore Jesus said, “For a little while longer I am [still] with you, and then I go to Him who sent Me.

Little children, I am with you [only] a little longer. You will look for Me and, as I told the Jews, so I tell you now, ‘Where I am going, you are not able to come.’

After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you will live also.