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John 16:29
New English Translation
John 16:29
New English Translation
29 His disciples said, “Look, now you are speaking plainly[a] and not in obscure figures of speech![b]
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- John 16:29 tn Or “openly.”
- John 16:29 tn Or “not in parables.” or “not in metaphors.”sn How is the disciples’ reply to Jesus now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures of speech to be understood? Their claim to understand seems a bit impulsive. It is difficult to believe that the disciples have really understood the full implications of Jesus’ words, although it is true that he spoke to them plainly and not figuratively in 16:26-28. The disciples will not fully understand all that Jesus has said to them until after his resurrection, when the Holy Spirit will give them insight and understanding (16:13).
John 16:29
New International Version
John 16:29
New International Version
29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.(A)
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