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John 16:28-30
Living Bible
John 16:28-30
Living Bible
28 Yes, I came from the Father into the world and will leave the world and return to the Father.”
29 “At last you are speaking plainly,” his disciples said, “and not in riddles. 30 Now we understand that you know everything and don’t need anyone to tell you anything.[a] From this we believe that you came from God.”
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- John 16:30 don’t need anyone to tell you anything, literally, “need not that anyone should ask you,” i.e., discuss what is true.
John 16:28-30
New International Version
John 16:28-30
New International Version
28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”(A)
29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.(B) 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe(C) that you came from God.”(D)
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