John 16:29 net — His disciples said,“Look, now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures of speech!

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"His disciples said,“Look, now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures of speech!"

— John 16:29, NET Bible

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John 16 — Context

26

At that time you will ask in my name, and I do not say that I will ask 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 from God.

28

I came from the Father and entered into the world, but in turn, I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

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His disciples said,“Look, now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures of speech!

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Now we know that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you anything. Because of this we believe that you have come from God.”

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Jesus replied,“Do you now believe?

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Look, a time is coming– and has come– when you will be scattered, each one to his own home, and I will be left alone. Yet I am not alone, because my 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 NET Bible reads: “His disciples said,“Look, now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures 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 (NET): “His disciples said,“Look, now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures 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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