John 16:29 cpdv — His disciples said to him: “Behold, now you are speaking plainly and not reciting a proverb.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"His disciples said to him: “Behold, now you are speaking plainly and not reciting a proverb. "

— John 16:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 16 — Context

26

In that day, you shall ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father for you.

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

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I went forth from the Father, and I have come into the world. Next I am leaving the world, and I am going to the Father.”

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His disciples said to him: “Behold, now you are speaking plainly and not reciting a proverb.

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Now we know that you know all things, and that you have no need for anyone to question you. By this, we believe that you went forth from God.”

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Jesus answered them: “Do you believe now?

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Behold, the hour is coming, and it has now arrived, when you will be scattered, each one on his own, and you will leave me behind, alone. And yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.

John 16:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 16:29 say?
John 16:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “His disciples said to him: “Behold, now you are speaking plainly and not reciting a proverb. ”
Where is John 16:29 in the Bible?
John 16:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 29.
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 16:29.
What translation should I read John 16:29 in?
John 16:29 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 16:29?
John 16:29 reads (CPDV): “His disciples said to him: “Behold, now you are speaking plainly and not reciting a proverb. ” 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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