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21 When a woman is in labor, she has pain because her hour has come. But when her child is born, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy of having brought a human being into the world.(A) 22 So you have pain now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.(B) 23 On that day you will ask nothing of me.[a] Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.[b]

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  1. 16.23 Or will ask me no question
  2. 16.23 Other ancient authorities read Father, he will give it to you in my name

21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain(A) because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief,(B) but I will see you again(C) and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.(D) 23 In that day(E) you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.(F)

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