John 16:3 bbe — They will do these things to you because they have not had knowledge of the Father or of me.

Bible in Basic English

"They will do these things to you because they have not had knowledge of the Father or of me."

— John 16:3, Bible in Basic English

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John 16 — Context

I have said these things to you so that you may not be in doubt.

They will put you out of the Synagogues: yes, the time is coming when whoever puts you to death will have the belief that he is doing God's pleasure.

They will do these things to you because they have not had knowledge of the Father or of me.

I have said these things to you so that when the time comes, what I have said may come to your mind. I did not say them to you at the first, because then I was still with you.

But now I am going to him who sent me; and not one of you says to me, Where are you going?

But your hearts are full of sorrow because I have said these things.

John 16:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 16:3 say?

John 16:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They will do these things to you because they have not had knowledge of the Father or of me.”

Where is John 16:3 in the Bible?

John 16:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 3.

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 16:3.

What translation should I read John 16:3 in?

John 16:3 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 16:3?

John 16:3 reads (BBE): “They will do these things to you because they have not had knowledge of the Father or of me.” 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.

John 16:3 bbe — They will do these things to you because they have not had knowledge of the Father or of me.

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