Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
At that time [i.e., after my resurrection], you will not be asking me [for] anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, if you will ask the Father for anything [then], in my name [i.e., by my authority], He will give it to you.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
On that day, you won't ask me for anything. Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, whatever you ask the Father for in my name, he will give it to you.
A Conservative Version
And in that day ye will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, that as many things as ye may ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
American Standard Version
And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
And in that day you shall ask nothing of me; verily, verily I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give you.
Bible in Basic English
And on that day you will put no questions to me. Truly I say to you, Whatever request you make to the Father, he will give it to you in my name.
Common New Testament
In that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
Daniel Mace New Testament
tho' then you cannot ask any thing of me in person, whatever ye shall ask the father in my name, I assure you he will grant it.
Darby Translation
And in that day ye shall demand nothing of me: verily, verily, I say to you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
Godbey New Testament
And in that day you will ask of me nothing. Truly, truly, I say unto you, Whatsoever you may ask the Father, He will give it to you in my name.
Goodspeed New Testament
When that time comes, you will not ask me any questions; I tell you, whatever you ask the Father for, he will give you as my followers.
John Wesley New Testament
And in that day ye shall not question me about any thing. Verily, verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
Julia Smith Translation
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, That whatever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
King James 2000
And in that day you shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And on that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
Modern King James verseion
And in that day you shall ask Me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, Whatever you shall ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"And in that day shall ye ask me no question. Verily, verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the father in my name, he will give it you.
Moffatt New Testament
And on that day you will not ask me any questions. Truly, truly I tell you, whatever you ask the Father, he will give you in my name;
Montgomery New Testament
And in that day you will ask me no questions. "Most solemnly I tell you that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
NET Bible
At that time you will ask me nothing. I tell you the solemn truth, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
New Heart English Bible
"And in that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
Noyes New Testament
And in that day ye will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly do I say to you, Whatever ye shall ask the Father, he will give it you in my name.
Sawyer New Testament
And in that day you shall ask me nothing; I tell you most truly, whatever you shall ask the Father, he will give you in my name.
The Emphasized Bible
And, in that day, shall ye request me, nothing: - Verily, verily, I say unto you - Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father, He will give you, in my name.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And in that hour ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, That whatsoever things ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
Twentieth Century New Testament
And at that time you will not ask me anything; in truth I tell you, if you ask the Father for anything, he will grant it to you in my Name.
Webster
And in that day ye will ask me nothing: Verily, verily, I say to you, Whatever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
Weymouth New Testament
You will put no questions to me then. "In most solemn truth I tell you that whatever you ask the Father for in my name He will give you.
Williams New Testament
At that time you will ask me no more questions. I most solemnly say to you, the Father will give you, as bearers of my name, whatever you ask Him for.
World English Bible
"In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
Worrell New Testament
And in that day ye will ask nothing of Me: verily, verily, I say to you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, He will give it you in My name.
Worsley New Testament
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing: but I assure you, that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, He will give it you.
Youngs Literal Translation
and in that day ye will question me nothing; verily, verily, I say to you, as many things as ye may ask of the Father in my name, He will give you;
Topics
Interlinear
En
ἐν
En
Usage: 2128
Erotao
αἰτέω
Aiteo
Usage: 43
Oudeis
Hosos
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 16:23
Images John 16:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Predicts His Return To The Disciples
22 So, you men also will experience grief [i.e., over my suffering and death], but I will see you again and your hearts will be glad. And no one will take away your joy. 23 At that time [i.e., after my resurrection], you will not be asking me [for] anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, if you will ask the Father for anything [then], in my name [i.e., by my authority], He will give it to you. 24 Up until now you have not asked for anything in my name. [So now] ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete.
Phrases
Cross References
John 16:19
Jesus sensed that the disciples wanted to ask Him a question, so He said to them, "Are you discussing among yourselves my saying 'After a little while [longer] you will not see me. Then, a little while [later] you will see me again'?
Matthew 7:7
"Ask [God for something] and it will be given to you; look [to God for something] and you will find it; knock [on the door of opportunity] and it will be opened up to you.
Matthew 21:22
And everything you ask for in prayer you will receive, if you have [enough] faith."
John 13:36-37
Simon Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "You cannot follow me where I am going now, but you will [be able to] follow later."
John 14:5
Thomas said to Jesus, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how could we [possibly] know the way [to get there]?"
John 14:13-14
And I will do [for you] whatever you ask in my name [i.e., by my authority], so that the Father may be honored through the Son.
John 14:20
When that day comes [i.e., after His ascension ?], you will know that I am in [fellowship with] the Father, and that you are in [fellowship with] me, and that I am in you [i.e., through the Holy Spirit].
John 14:22
[Then] Judas (not the betrayer) [Note: This was the son of James, See Luke 6:16. He is also called Thaddaeus, See Matt. 10:3], said to Jesus, "Lord, what has happened [i.e., to your original plans to be seen by everyone when you came. See Luke 21:27], that you will reveal yourself to us apostles [only] and not to the [whole] world?"
John 15:7
If you remain in [fellowship with] me and my teaching remains in your hearts, [you can] ask for whatever you want, and it will be done for you.
John 15:15-16
I do not call you slaves anymore, for a slave does not know what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because I have told you everything that I heard from my Father.
John 16:26
At that time you will ask Him [i.e., for things in prayer], in my name; I do not say that I will ask the Father for you,
John 16:30
Now we realize that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you [questions]. This makes us believe that you came from God."
John 21:20-21
Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved [i.e., probably the apostle John] following [along behind him]. This was the same disciple who had leaned over close to Jesus at the [Passover] meal and asked Him, "Lord, who is it that will turn you over [to the Jewish authorities]?"
Ephesians 2:18
For through Him we [Jews and Gentiles] both have access to the Father by means of one Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 3:14-20
This is the reason that I bow my knees [in prayer] to the Father,
1 Timothy 2:5-6
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and mankind --- the man Christ Jesus,
Hebrews 4:14-16
Since then we [Christians] have [such] a great Head Priest, who has passed through the skies [i.e., ascended to heaven. See Acts 1:9], Jesus, the Son of God, we should remain true to our profession [of faith in Him].
Hebrews 7:25-26
So, He is also able to save completely those people who approach God through Him, since He lives forever to intercede [i.e., to plead to God] on their behalf.
Hebrews 10:19-23
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Holy of Holies [i.e., heaven] by means of the blood of Jesus,
1 John 2:1
My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One.
1 John 5:14-16
And this is [how we can express] boldness in our relationship with God: Whatever we ask [of God, in prayer], so long as it is in harmony with His will for us, [we know] He hears our request.