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John 16:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
John 16:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 When a woman is in labor she has pain(A) because her time has come. But when she has given birth to a child,(B) she no longer remembers the suffering because of the joy that a person has been born into the world. 22 So you also have sorrow[a] now. But I will see you again. Your hearts will rejoice,(C) and no one will rob you of your joy.(D) 23 In that day you will not ask Me anything.
“I assure you: Anything you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.(E)
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- John 16:22 Other mss read will have sorrow
John 16:21-23
New International Version
John 16:21-23
New International Version
21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain(A) 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,(B) but I will see you again(C) and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.(D) 23 In that day(E) you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.(F)
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