Old Testament

New Testament

John 16:1-11 Modern English Version (MEV)

1. “I have spoken these things to you so that you will not fall away.

2. They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he is offering a service to God.

3. They will do these things to you, because they have not known the Father nor Me.

4. I have told you these things, so that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you about them.“I did not tell you these things at the beginning, because I was with you.

5. But now I am going to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’

6. Rather, sorrow has filled your heart because I have told you these things.

7. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.

8. When He comes, He will convict the world of sin and of righteousness and of judgment:

9. of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10. of righteousness, because I am going to My Father, and you will see Me no more;

11. and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned.

Read complete chapter John 16