John 16:16–24 once again reminds the disciples that Christ must suffer and die for the sins of the world (Mark 8:31).

A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.

John 16:16 A little while and ye shall not see me Meaning, that he should be quickly taken from them by death.

David Guzik commentary on John 16, where Jesus teaches the disciples for the last time and prepares them for what's to come.

(i) Sorrow will turn to joy. There may be a time when it looks as if to be a Christian brings nothing but sorrow, and to be of the world brings nothing but joy.

John 16:16 meaning. In this poignant moment of Jesus' farewell discourse, He addresses the sorrow and confusion of His disciples about His impending departure.

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