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John 16:17

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Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?

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  1. John 16:15

    All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

  2. John 16:16

    A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.

  3. John 16:18

    They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.

  4. John 16:19

    Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

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