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John 16:27

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For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

Read it in context Peace amid scattering
Start reading at John 16:25 (John 16:25 to John 16:33). An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.

The disciples' claim to understand is answered with a warning of their scattering, yet Jesus grounds their peace in His overcoming the world.

  1. 16:25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
  2. 16:26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
  3. 16:27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
  4. 16:28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
  5. 16:29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
  6. 16:30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
  7. 16:31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
  8. 16:32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
  9. 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

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Cited: John 16:25, John 16:33, John 1:14, John 8:31, John 14:15, John 20:31

Who wrote it, and how we know

John the apostle Named in Scripture
What Scripture saysThe book identifies its author as the disciple who testifies of these things and wrote them. John 21:24John 21:20
Early traditionEarly testimony, notably Irenaeus, names John the apostle.
What is debated

There is substantial early Christian tradition supporting John the son of Zebedee—James’s brother—as the authority behind the Gospel, but it is not the same kind of evidence as having a signed first-century manuscript saying “I, John son of Zebedee, wrote this.” The case is cumulative, built from internal evidence in the Gospel plus external testimony from early Christians. There are also real reasons scholars debate it.

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John 16

The Gospel states that its signs are written so readers may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life through His name. Read its claims about belief alongside its calls to receive His word, continue in it, and follow Him.

John 20:30 John 20:31 John 8:31

Opposition and the Comforter's work
John 16:1–15

FocusPreparation for Jesus' departure

Connection to the wholeJesus warns of persecution and explains the coming work of the Comforter so the disciples will not be overcome by events.
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Sorrow turned to joy
John 16:16–24

FocusSeparation and renewed access

Connection to the wholeJesus prepares the disciples for a coming interval of grief and joy, connecting their future asking with His name.
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Peace amid scattering
John 16:25–33 You are here · 16:27

FocusConfidence grounded in Jesus

Connection to the wholeThe disciples' claim to understand is answered with a warning of their scattering, yet Jesus grounds their peace in His overcoming the world.
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