John 16:16–24 once again reminds the disciples that Christ must suffer and die for the sins of the world (Mark 8:31). The days ahead will be especially dark and ...

31 мар. 2015 г. · Jesus prepares them (and us) for suffering by teaching that: The risen Lord Jesus will turn our sorrows into lasting joy as we look to Him in faith and prayer.

15 окт. 2023 г. · The resurrection joy of Jesus will always be stronger, more powerful, and preeminent over the pain, sorrow, and suffering of this world.

19 июл. 2023 г. · The disciples experienced sorrow because there was a gap of 3 days, from when Jesus died on the cross until he appeared to them resurrected.

10 мар. 2014 г. · Now, I think that Jesus' immediate meaning here is that the disciples will experience great joy upon His triumph over the grave – in this way ...

28 нояб. 2023 г. · That your joy may be full expresses a complete kind of joy—the utmost measure of joy. The disciples would soon know the most replete experience ...

I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

11 дек. 2011 г. · The Cross and the empty tomb of Jesus have secured for us access to God, and thus, to the source of all genuine joy.

Jesus warned His disciples of coming opposition because He did not want them to be surprised and stumbled by it.

We learn, for one thing, in these verses, that Christ's absence from the earth will be a time of sorrow to believers, but of joy to the world.