John 16:26 bbe — In that day you will make requests in my name: and I do not say that I will make prayer to the Father for you,

Bible in Basic English

"In that day you will make requests in my name: and I do not say that I will make prayer to the Father for you,"

— John 16:26, Bible in Basic English

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John 16 — Context

23

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.

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Up to now you have made no request in my name: do so, and it will be answered, so that your hearts may be full of joy.

25

All this I have said to you in veiled language: but the time is coming when I will no longer say things in veiled language but will give you knowledge of the Father clearly.

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In that day you will make requests in my name: and I do not say that I will make prayer to the Father for you,

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For the Father himself gives his love to you, because you have given your love to me and have had faith that I came from God.

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I came out from the Father and have come into the world: again, I go away from the world and go to the Father.

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His disciples said, Now you are talking clearly and not in veiled language.

John 16:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 16:26 say?
John 16:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In that day you will make requests in my name: and I do not say that I will make prayer to the Father for you,”
Where is John 16:26 in the Bible?
John 16:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 26.
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 16:26.
What translation should I read John 16:26 in?
John 16:26 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 16:26?
John 16:26 reads (BBE): “In that day you will make requests in my name: and I do not say that I will make prayer to the Father for 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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