John 16:21 - A woman when she is in labor is upset because the time has arrived that she must endure it: but as soon as she has delivered the child, she forgets all about the pain, for she is so elated that she has brought her child into the world.
John 16:22 - For now you will be sad: but you will be happy when I see you again and no one will be able to take that from you.
John 16:23 - And at that time you will ask Me nothing. In all truth I tell you, whatever you ask God the Father in My name, He will grant you it.
John 16:24 - Up to now, you haven’t asked anything in my name. I want you to ask so you can receive and feel the joy I want you to have.
John 16:25 - So far I have told you about these things by speaking in proverbs. Now I will no longer speak to you in proverbs. Instead, I will actually show you the Father.
John 16:26 - Ask me not for what you need, but be assured that I will ask the Father for you.
John 16:27 - God loves you too, because you loved me, and believed that he sent me to you.
John 16:28 - I began my life as my Father’s son and will end it the same.
John 16:29 - His disciples asked him not to use proverbs or other confusing speech, but to talk to them in a straightforward manner.
John 16:30 - Now we know that you know everything and we need no further proof. That’s the reason we believe you are sent from God.
John 16:31 - Jesus turned to them saying, Now, you believe?
John 16:32 - It is time for everybody to leave me, but I won’t be alone.
John 16:33 - I have told you that, in me, you will find peace. In the world, there is only trouble but take heart, I have conquered the world.
