John 16:17

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?

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
εἶπον G2036	Strong's Definition epō to speak or say (by word or writing) to speak, say
οὖν G3767 CONJ	Strong's Definition oun (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so
ἐκ G1537 PREP	Strong's Definition ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote) out of, from, by, away from
τῶν G3588 T-GPM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
μαθητῶν G3101 N-GPM	Strong's Definition mathētēs a learner, i.e., pupil a learner, pupil, disciple
αὐτοῦ G846 P-GSM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
πρὸς G4314 PREP	Strong's Definition pros a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e., near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e., whither or for which it is predicated) to the advantage of "at, near, by"to, towards, with, with regard to
ἀλλήλους G240 C-APM	Strong's Definition allēlōn one another one another, reciprocally, mutually
Τί G5101	Strong's Definition tis an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) who, which, what
ἐστιν G2076	Strong's Definition esti he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
τοῦτο G5124	Strong's Definition touto that thing that (thing), this (thing)
ὃ G3739 R-ASN	Strong's Definition hos the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that who, which, what, that
λέγει G3004 V-PAI-3S	Strong's Definition legō properly, to ___%___lay___%___ forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean to say, to speak affirm over, maintain "to teach"to exhort, advise, to command, direct"to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say"to call by name, to call, name"to speak out, speak of, mention
ἡμῖν G2254	Strong's Definition hēmin to (or for, with, by) us us, we, our
Μικρὸν G3397	Strong's Definition mikron a small space of time or degree small, little of size: of stature, of length "of space"of age: less by birth, younger"of time: short, brief, a little while, how little!"of quantity: i.e., number, amount"of rank or influence
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
οὐ G3756 PRT-N	Strong's Definition ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not no, not
θεωρεῖτέ G2334 V-PAI-2P	Strong's Definition theōreō to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)) to be a spectator, look at, behold to view attentively, take a view of, survey to view mentally, consider to see to perceive with the eyes, to enjoy the presence of one "to discern, descry"to ascertain, find out by seeing
με G3165	Strong's Definition me me I, me, my, etc.
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
πάλιν G3825 ADV	Strong's Definition palin (adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand anew, again renewal or repetition of the action "again, anew again, i.e., further, moreover"in turn, on the other hand
μικρὸν G3397	Strong's Definition mikron a small space of time or degree small, little of size: of stature, of length "of space"of age: less by birth, younger"of time: short, brief, a little while, how little!"of quantity: i.e., number, amount"of rank or influence
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
ὄψεσθέ G3700	Strong's Definition optanomai to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from G0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from G1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while G2300, and still more emphatically its intensive G2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and G4648 a watching from a distance) to look at, behold "to allow one's self to be seen, to appear
με G3165	Strong's Definition me me I, me, my, etc.
καί G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
Ὅτι G3754	Strong's Definition hoti demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because that, because, since
ἐγὼ G1473	Strong's Definition egō I, me I, me, my
ὑπάγω G5217 V-PAI-1S	Strong's Definition hypagō to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively to lead under, bring under "to withdraw one's self, to go away, depart
πρὸς G4314 PREP	Strong's Definition pros a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e., near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e., whither or for which it is predicated) to the advantage of "at, near, by"to, towards, with, with regard to
τὸν G3588 T-ASM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πατέρα G3962 N-ASM	Strong's Definition patēr a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) generator or male ancestor either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race one advanced in years, a senior metaphorically the originator and transmitter of anything the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others God is called the Father of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector of spiritual beings and of all men of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...

εἶπον οὖν ἐκ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ πρὸς ἀλλήλους Τί ἐστιν τοῦτο ὃ λέγει ἡμῖν Μικρὸν καὶ οὐ θεωρεῖτέ με καὶ πάλιν μικρὸν καὶ ὄψεσθέ με καί Ὅτι ἐγὼ ὑπάγω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα

Cross References

John 16:16

Μικρὸν καὶ οὐ θεωρεῖτέ με καὶ πάλιν μικρὸν καὶ ὄψεσθέ με ὅτι ἐγὼ ὑπάγω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα

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.

Mark 9:32

οἱ δὲ ἠγνόουν τὸ ῥῆμα καὶ ἐφοβοῦντο αὐτὸν ἐπερωτῆσαι

But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

John 16:5

νῦν δὲ ὑπάγω πρὸς τὸν πέμψαντά με καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐξ ὑμῶν ἐρωτᾷ με Ποῦ ὑπάγεις

But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

John 14:5

Λέγει αὐτῷ Θωμᾶς Κύριε οὐκ οἴδαμεν ποῦ ὑπάγεις· καὶ πῶς δυνάμεθα τὴν ὁδὸν εἰδέναι

Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

John 16:19

ἔγνω οὖν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ὅτι ἤθελον αὐτὸν ἐρωτᾶν καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Περὶ τούτου ζητεῖτε μετ' ἀλλήλων ὅτι εἶπον Μικρὸν καὶ οὐ θεωρεῖτέ με καὶ πάλιν μικρὸν καὶ ὄψεσθέ με

Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

John 12:16

ταῦτα δὲ οὐκ ἔγνωσαν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ τὸ πρῶτον ἀλλ' ὅτε ἐδοξάσθη ὁ Ἰησοῦς τότε ἐμνήσθησαν ὅτι ταῦτα ἦν ἐπ' αὐτῷ γεγραμμένα καὶ ταῦτα ἐποίησαν αὐτῷ

These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

Luke 18:34

καὶ αὐτοὶ οὐδὲν τούτων συνῆκαν καὶ ἦν τὸ ῥῆμα τοῦτο κεκρυμμένον ἀπ' αὐτῶν καὶ οὐκ ἐγίνωσκον τὰ λεγόμενα

And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither they knew the things which were spoken.

Mark 9:10

καὶ τὸν λόγον ἐκράτησαν πρὸς ἑαυτοὺς συζητοῦντες τί ἐστιν τὸ ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῆναι

And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.

Luke 9:45

οἱ δὲ ἠγνόουν τὸ ῥῆμα τοῦτο καὶ ἦν παρακεκαλυμμένον ἀπ' αὐτῶν ἵνα μὴ αἴσθωνται αὐτό καὶ ἐφοβοῦντο ἐρωτῆσαι αὐτὸν περὶ τοῦ ῥήματος τούτου

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

John 14:22

Λέγει αὐτῷ Ἰούδας οὐχ ὁ Ἰσκαριώτης Κύριε τί γέγονεν ὅτι ἡμῖν μέλλεις ἐμφανίζειν σεαυτὸν καὶ οὐχὶ τῷ κόσμῳ

Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

John 16:1

Ταῦτα λελάληκα ὑμῖν ἵνα μὴ σκανδαλισθῆτε

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

John 16:16

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John 16:18

John 16:17

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