John 16:22 net — So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away…

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"So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you."

— John 16:22, NET Bible

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John 16 — Context

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Jesus could see that they wanted to ask him about these things, so he said to them,“Are you asking each other about this– that I said,‘In a little while you will not see me; again after a little while, you will see me’?

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I tell you the solemn truth, you will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into joy.

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When a woman gives birth, she has distress because her time has come, but when her child is born, she no longer remembers the suffering because of her joy that a human being has been born into the world.

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So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

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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.

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Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, so that your joy may be complete.

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“I have told you these things in obscure figures of speech; a time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in obscure figures, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

John 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 16:22 say?
John 16:22 in the NET Bible reads: “So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.”
Where is John 16:22 in the Bible?
John 16:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 22.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 16:22.
What translation should I read John 16:22 in?
John 16:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 16:22?
John 16:22 reads (NET): “So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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