John 16:29 nasb — His disciples *said, "Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech.

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"His disciples *said, "Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech."

— John 16:29, NASB

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John 16 — Context

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"In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I will request of the Father on your behalf;

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for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from the Father.

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"I came forth from the Father and have come into the world; I am leaving the world again and going to the Father."

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His disciples *said, "Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech.

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"Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God."

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Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?

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"Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because 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 NASB reads: “His disciples *said, "Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech.”
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 (NASB): “His disciples *said, "Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech.” 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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