John 16:16-24
16 Jesus went on to say, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see
me.” 17 At this, some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean … 19 Jesus saw that they
wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, 20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while
the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a child has
pain 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, but I will see you again and
you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. 23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything.
Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Until now you have not
asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
