John 16:24-26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
25 [a](A)“I have told you this in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures but I will tell you clearly about the Father. 26 On that day you will ask in my name, and I do not tell you that I will ask the Father for you.(B)
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- 16:25 See note on Jn 10:6. Here, possibly a reference to Jn 15:1–16 or Jn 16:21.
John 16:24-26
New International Version
24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive,(A) and your joy will be complete.(B)
25 “Though I have been speaking figuratively,(C) a time is coming(D) when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name.(E) I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.
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