{"verses": {"kjv": ["1. These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.\n", "2. They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.\n", "3. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.\n", "4. But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.\n", "5. But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?\n", "6. But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.\n", "7. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.\n", "8. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:\n", "9. Of sin, because they believe not on me;\n", "10. Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;\n", "11. Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.\n", "12. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.\n", "13. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,\nthat shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.\n", "14. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew\nit unto you.\n", "15. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew\nit unto you.\n", "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.\n", "17. Then said\nsome 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?\n", "18. They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.\n", "19. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them,\nDo 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?\n", "20. Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.\n", "21. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.\n", "22. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.\n", "23. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give\nit\n you.\n", "24. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.\n", "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.\n", "26. At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:\n", "27. For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.\n", "28. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.\n", "29. His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.\n", "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.\n", "31. Jesus answered them,\nDo ye now believe?\n", "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.\n", "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."], "nakjv": ["1. I have told you these things so that you won't be caught off guard.", "2. They will ban you from the synagogues; indeed, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will believe they are serving God.", "3. They will do these things to you because they do not know the Father or me.", "4. I have told you these things so that when the time comes, you may remember that I warned you about them. I didn't mention these things at the beginning because I was with you.", "5. But now I am going to the one who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?'", "6. But because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart.", "7. I assure you, it is better for you that I leave; because if I do not go, the Comforter will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.", "8. When he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment:", "9. Concerning sin, because they do not believe in me;", "10. Regarding righteousness, because I am going to the Father, and you will see me no longer;", "11. Concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.", "12. I have many more things to tell you, but you cannot handle them at this moment.", "13. However, when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own, but will speak only what he hears, and he will show you what is to come.", "14. He will glorify me because he will take from what is mine and reveal it to you.", "15. Everything that the Father has belongs to me. That's why I said that He will take what is mine and reveal it to you.", "16. In a little while, you will not see me; but then, after a little while, you will see me again, because I am going to the Father.", "17. Then some of his disciples asked each other, \"What does he mean when he tells us, 'In a little while, you will not see me; and then after a little while, you will see me again,' and 'Because I am going to the Father'?\"", "18. So they asked, \"What does he mean by 'a little while'? We don't understand what he is saying.\"", "19. Jesus, aware of their eagerness to question Him, addressed them, \"Are you wondering about what I meant when I said, 'In a little while, you won't see me, and then after a little while, you will see me again'?\"", "20. Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn into joy.", "21. A woman in labor experiences pain because her time has come; but as soon as she gives birth, she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.", "22. You are now feeling sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.", "23. On that day, you will not need to ask me anything. Truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, He will grant you.", "24. Up until now, you haven't asked for anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.", "25. I have spoken to you in parables so far, but a time is coming when I will no longer use parables. Instead, I will speak to you clearly about the Father.", "26. On that day you will make your requests in my name, and I'm not saying that I will need to ask the Father on your behalf:", "27. The Father himself loves you because you have loved me and believed that I came from God.", "28. I came from the Father and entered the world; now, I am leaving the world and returning to the Father.", "29. His disciples said to him, \"Look, now you are speaking clearly and not using any parables.\"", "30. Now we are confident that you know everything and don't need anyone to question you. This makes us believe that you truly came from God.", "31. Jesus responded to them, \"Do you now believe?\"", "32. Look, the time is coming\u2014in fact, it has already arrived\u2014when you will all go your separate ways, each of you returning to your own place, and you will leave me alone. Yet, I am not truly alone, for the Father is with me.", "33. I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will face challenges in the world, but take heart; I have overcome the world."]}, "summary": [{"text": "John 16 is a profound chapter in the Gospel according to John, where Jesus intricately addresses His disciples with crucial teachings about His departure from this world and the coming of the Holy Spirit. This text is rich with theological insights, particularly demonstrating Jesus\u2019 divine nature.", "audio_path": "part_0.mp3"}, {"text": "In this chapter, Jesus begins by preparing His disciples for the trials they will face after He is gone, ensuring they are not led into apostasy when faced with persecution. He foreknows and warns of the tribulations they will encounter, which underscores His omniscience\u2014a divine attribute.", "audio_path": "part_1.mp3"}, {"text": "One of the most pivotal aspects of John 16 is Jesus' explanation of the Holy Spirit's role. He describes the Spirit as the Helper, or Advocate, who will come to guide the disciples in all truth. Jesus states the Spirit will not speak on His own authority, but will speak only what He hears, and will declare the things that are to come. This foretelling is a direct testament to the triune nature of God\u2014Father, Son, and Holy Spirit\u2014working in perfect unity and distinct roles yet sharing the same essence and authority.", "audio_path": "part_2.mp3"}, {"text": "Jesus' relationship with the Father is also highlighted in this chapter, where He makes clear that everything the Father has is His. This statement is crucial for understanding the divine authority and co-eternal existence of Jesus with the Father. It portrays the deep, incomprehensible unity between the Father and the Son, affirming Jesus' divinity and eternal nature. His claim to possess everything that belongs to the Father is a claim to His deity and coequality with God, which is a cornerstone belief in orthodox Christian theology.", "audio_path": "part_3.mp3"}, {"text": "Moreover, John 16 delves into the work of the Holy Spirit in convicting the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. Here, the righteousness Jesus refers to is linked to His return to the Father\u2014His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension\u2014which are the foundation of His vindication as the Son of God. This reveals how the missions of Jesus and the Holy Spirit are deeply interconnected.", "audio_path": "part_4.mp3"}, {"text": "Towards the end of the chapter, Jesus speaks about His impending departure through using the analogy of a woman in labor turning to joy when her child is born. This metaphor not only serves to comfort His disciples regarding His departure (His death and resurrection) but also foreshadows the new life and joy believers will find through His resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit. His resurrection and return to the Father are pivotal for underscoring His victory over death and His divine nature as the conqueror of sin and death.", "audio_path": "part_5.mp3"}, {"text": "Finally, Jesus concludes with words of encouragement \u2013 ensuring His disciples of peace in Him despite the tribulations of the world, and affirming that He has overcome the world. This proclamation is not merely an assurance of victory over worldly challenges but is a testament to His transcendental authority and power, characteristic only of the divine.", "audio_path": "part_6.mp3"}, {"text": "John 16, in essence, offers a rich theological tapestry that helps believers understand the necessity of Jesus\u2019 suffering, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the unshakeable peace found in Jesus Christ despite worldly afflictions. Here, Jesus not only confirms His divine identity and mission but also solidifies the hope and faith of His followers in the truth of the Gospel. Through His teachings in this chapter, the eternal, uncreated, and divine nature of Jesus is clearly articulated, reaffirming His central role in salvation history and in the lives of believers.", "audio_path": "part_7.mp3"}], "book_name": "john", "current_chapter": 16}