John 16:24 web — Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.

World English Bible

"Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."

— John 16:24, World English Bible

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John 16 — Context

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A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn't remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.

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

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"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.

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Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.

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I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

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In that day you will ask in my name; and I don't say to you, that I will pray to the Father for you,

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for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from God.

John 16:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 16:24 say?
John 16:24 in the World English Bible reads: “Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.”
Where is John 16:24 in the Bible?
John 16:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 24.
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 16:24.
What translation should I read John 16:24 in?
John 16:24 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 16:24?
John 16:24 reads (WEB): “Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.” 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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