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This makes us believe that you came from God.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now we understand that you know everything, and there’s no need to question you. From this we believe that you came from God.” <a href="/esv/john/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” <a href="/bsb/john/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.” <a href="/blb/john/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we know that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should ask You. In this we believe that You came forth from God." <a href="/kjv/john/16.htm">King James Bible</a> Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. <a href="/nkjv/john/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” <a href="/nasb_/john/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now we know that You know all things, and that You have no need for anyone to question You; this is why we believe that You came forth from God.” <a href="/nasb/john/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God.” <a href="/lsb/john/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God.” <a href="/amp/john/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; because of this we believe [without any doubt] that you came from God.” <a href="/csb/john/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we know that you know everything and don’t need anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.” <a href="/hcsb/john/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we know that You know everything and don&#8217t need anyone to question You. By this we believe that You came from God.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. <a href="/cev/john/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At last we know that you understand everything, and we don't have any more questions. Now we believe you truly have come from God." <a href="/erv/john/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. <a href="/gwt/john/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now we know that you know everything. You don't need to wait for questions to be asked. Because of this, we believe that you have come from God." <a href="/gnt/john/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> We know now that you know everything; you do not need to have someone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God." <a href="/isv/john/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now we know that you know everything and don't need to have anyone ask you any questions. Because of this, we believe that you have come from God." <a href="/msb/john/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.? <a href="/net/john/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Now we know that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you anything. Because of this we believe that you have come from God." <a href="/nheb/john/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came forth from God." <a href="/wbt/john/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest from God. <a href="/wey/john/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now we know that you have all knowledge, and do not need to be pressed with questions. Through this we believe that you came from God." <a href="/web/john/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Now we know that you know all things, and don’t need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> now we have known that You have known all things, and have no need that anyone questions You; in this we believe that You came forth from God.” <a href="/blb/john/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we know that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should ask You. In this we believe that You came forth from God." <a href="/ylt/john/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> now we have known that thou hast known all things, and hast no need that any one do question thee; in this we believe that from God thou didst come forth.' <a href="/slt/john/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Now we know that thou knowest all things, and hast no need that any ask thee: by this we believe that thou earnest forth from God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now we know that thou knowest all things, and thou needest not that any man should ask thee. By this we believe that thou camest forth from God. <a href="/cpdv/john/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now we know that you know all things, and that you have no need for anyone to question you. By this, we believe that you went forth from God.” <a href="/nabre/john/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now we know that you know all things, and do not need to have anyone question you; by this we believe that you came from God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now we understand that you know everything; and you need no man to ask you; by this we believe that you have come forth from God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Now we know that you know everything and that you do not need that anyone should ask you; in this we believe that you have proceeded from God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now we know that thou knowest all things, and hast no need that any one should ask thee. By this we believe that thou hast come forth from God. <a href="/godbey/john/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Now we know that you know all things, and have no need that any one may ask you: in this we believe that you came out from God. <a href="/haweis/john/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now we know that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any person should ask thee: by this we believe that thou hast come forth from God. <a href="/mace/john/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now we are convinc'd that you know all our difficulties, and have no occasion that any man should propose them to you: by this we believe that you were sent from God. <a href="/wey/john/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now we know that you have all knowledge, and do not need to be pressed with questions. Through this we believe that you came from God." <a href="/worrell/john/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> now we know that Thou knowest all things; and hast no need that any one should ask Thee: by this we believe that Thou didst come forth from God." <a href="/worsley/john/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now we are convinced that Thou knowest all things, and hast no need that any one should ask Thee: by this we believe that Thou camest forth from God. <a href="/parallel/john/16-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=5930" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/16.htm">Ask and You will Receive</a> …29His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech. 30<a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidamen (V-RIA-1P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">we understand</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidas (V-RIA-2S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">You know</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and that</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">You have</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">need</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">for</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/2065.htm" title="2065: erōta (V-PSA-3S) -- Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.">to question</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You.</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">Because of</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuomen (V-PIA-1P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">we believe</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthes (V-AIA-2S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">You came</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.”</a> 31“Do you finally believe?” Jesus replied.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a> But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. <a href="/john/21-17.htm">John 21:17</a> Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/john/1-48.htm">John 1:48-49</a> “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” / “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” <a href="/john/6-64.htm">John 6:64</a> However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.) <a href="/john/13-19.htm">John 13:19</a> I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. <a href="/john/8-28.htm">John 8:28</a> So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me. <a href="/john/4-29.htm">John 4:29</a> “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” <a href="/john/7-29.htm">John 7:29</a> but I know Him, because I am from Him and He sent Me.” <a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14-15</a> I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, / just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. <a href="/john/17-8.htm">John 17:8</a> For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me. <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Matthew 9:4</a> But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? <a href="/luke/9-20.htm">Luke 9:20</a> “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a> in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now are we sure that you know all things, and need not that any man should ask you: by this we believe that you came forth from God.are.<a href="/john/16-17.htm">John 16:17</a> Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?<a href="/john/5-20.htm">John 5:20</a> For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.<a href="/john/21-17.htm">John 21:17</a> He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.by.<a href="/john/17-8.htm">John 17:8</a> For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/16-9.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/john/6-25.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/john/16-27.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/john/16-28.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/john/15-2.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/john/14-8.htm">Need</a> <a href="/john/1-22.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/john/16-23.htm">Question</a> <a href="/john/16-23.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/john/6-69.htm">Sure</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/16-31.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/john/16-31.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/john/17-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Need</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/john/18-7.htm">Question</a> <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/john/17-8.htm">Sure</a><div class="vheading2">John 16</div>1. <a href="/john/16-1.htm">Jesus comforts his disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit, and his ascension;</a> 23. <a href="/john/16-23.htm">assures their prayers made in his name to be acceptable.</a> 33. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">Peace in Jesus, and in the world affliction.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now we understand that You know all things This phrase reflects the disciples' growing recognition of Jesus' divine omniscience. In the context of the Gospel of John, Jesus has repeatedly demonstrated His knowledge of people's thoughts and circumstances (e.g., <a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a>, <a href="/john/4-17.htm">John 4:17-19</a>). This acknowledgment by the disciples is significant as it shows their increasing faith and understanding of Jesus' divine nature. The concept of God knowing all things is rooted in the Old Testament, where God's omniscience is a key attribute (<a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>).and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Here, the disciples express their belief that Jesus' wisdom and authority are self-evident, requiring no external validation. This statement can be seen as a response to Jesus' earlier teachings and actions, which have consistently revealed His divine authority (<a href="/john/5-19.htm">John 5:19-30</a>). In the cultural context of the time, rabbis and teachers were often questioned to test their knowledge and authority. The disciples' statement indicates their recognition that Jesus transcends human teaching and understanding.Because of this, we believe that You came from God.” This declaration of faith is a pivotal moment for the disciples, affirming their belief in Jesus' divine origin. Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus has made claims about His relationship with the Father (<a href="/john/5-36.htm">John 5:36-37</a>, <a href="/john/8-42.htm">John 8:42</a>). The disciples' confession aligns with the prologue of John, which states that Jesus is the Word made flesh, sent from God (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). This belief is foundational to Christian doctrine, emphasizing Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples, revealing His divine knowledge and origin. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' words, they are expressing their growing understanding and belief in Jesus' divine nature. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_upper_room.htm">The Upper Room</a> The setting for this discourse, where Jesus is preparing His disciples for His impending departure and the coming of the Holy Spirit. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> Implicit in the disciples' declaration, acknowledging Jesus' divine origin and mission. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_revelation.htm">The Event of Revelation</a> This moment is part of a larger discourse where Jesus is revealing deep spiritual truths to His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_omniscience.htm">Understanding Jesus' Omniscience</a> Recognize that Jesus, being fully God, possesses complete knowledge. This should encourage us to trust in His wisdom and guidance in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_jesus'_divine_origin.htm">Faith in Jesus' Divine Origin</a> The disciples' confession is a model for our own faith. We are called to believe in Jesus as the Son of God who came to reveal the Father to us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_revelation.htm">The Importance of Revelation</a> Just as the disciples grew in understanding through Jesus' teaching, we too should seek to grow in our knowledge of God through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/trust_without_questioning.htm">Trust Without Questioning</a> The disciples acknowledge that Jesus needs no questioning, which challenges us to trust in His plans and purposes, even when we do not fully understand them. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_our_belief.htm">Living Out Our Belief</a> Our belief in Jesus' divine nature should impact our daily lives, influencing our decisions, actions, and interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 16</a> <a href="/q/avoid_owing_anything_to_anyone.htm">What does 'The Holy Spirit guides into all truth' mean?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_know_all_things.htm">Did Jesus know everything? (John 21:17 vs. Mark 13:32)</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_title_'god_the_son'_mean.htm">What does the title "God the Son" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_trinity's_second_person.htm">Who is the Second Person of the Trinity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) Now are we sure that thou knowest all things.--Comp. <a href="/john/16-19.htm" title="Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said to them, Do you inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me?">John 16:19</a>; <a href="/john/16-23.htm" title="And in that day you shall ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, Whatever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.">John 16:23</a>. The "now" is emphatic, as in the previous verse. They see in His present knowledge of their thoughts, and in the light which has come to them from the statements of <a href="/john/16-28.htm" title="I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.">John 16:28</a>, the fulfilment of the promise which He has made for the future (<a href="/john/16-23.htm" title="And in that day you shall ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, Whatever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.">John 16:23</a>). They think that the day has already come when they shall ask Him nothing, for He knows all things, and communicates to them the fulness of truth.By this we believe that thou camest forth from God.--They had believed this before (<a href="/john/16-27.htm" title="For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.">John 16:27</a>), but here, as frequently, St. John remembers the development of their faith. (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/2-11.htm" title="This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.">John 2:11</a>.) They find, in His knowledge of their thoughts (<a href="/john/16-19.htm" title="Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said to them, Do you inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me?">John 16:19</a>), and in the full solution which He gives to their difficulties, ground for a new faith; and upon this new proof of His divinity they have a new faith in Him. (Comp. the instance of Nathanael's faith at the end of John 1) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - Now know we that thou knowest all things. He had answered their unutterable yearning. That which stirred them very deeply on many occasions was this proof that nothing in their hearts was hidden from him. Nathanael was one of them, and now he saw "angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of man." "Thou knowest all things." The idea in their minds does not embrace the full range of human inquiry, nor the depths of Deity, but all the things which are in their hearts to ask him. Their word is true even if in their intention they fall short of ascribing omniscience to their Lord. And thou hast no need that any one should put to thee these inquiries. Thou hast sounded the depths of our hearts, and found out the unutterable and unuttered within us. When we were afraid to ask thee concerning "the little while," thou didst discern our unspoken yearning, and now thou art so establishing thy Divine claim upon our reverence and affection, that we can trust thee to give us all needful illumination when we most require it. In this fact, in this consideration just stated, we find our justification and the cause of our faith. We believe that thou earnest forth from (ἀπό) God (ἀπό differs from the solemnity of the παρά or the ἐκ of Ver. 28. Though Lange makes the ὅτι equivalent to "because," yet generally John gives to the ὅτι which follows a verb after ἐν τούτῳ the sense of "that," thus introducing the object of the verb, though in one place, <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a>, both constructions are seen in the same sentence. The objective force of "that" is to be preferred here). We believe that thy whole ministry and message is a revelation of God, a coming near to us of the Father. Thy name is "Immanuel, God with us." A question arises whether the disciples in this gush of faith said more than they really meant, and deserved reproof, or whether they had reached an elevation of thought from which they never would absolutely recede. <a href="/commentaries/john/16-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. we understand οἴδαμεν (oidamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. You know οἶδας (oidas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. all things πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. and that καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. You have ἔχεις (echeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. need χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. for ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. anyone τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. to question ἐρωτᾷ (erōta) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2065.htm">Strong's 2065: </a> Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. You. σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Because of ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this, τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. we believe πιστεύομεν (pisteuomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. You came ἐξῆλθες (exēlthes) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/16-30.htm">NT Gospels: John 16:30 Now we know that you know all (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/16-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 16:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 16:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/16-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 16:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 16:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>