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John 16:20-22 Belief and Unbelief

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

21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.

22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Cross References for John 16:20-22

Psalms 97:11 - Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Click to read the verse Psalms 97:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 97:11

John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have tr... Click to read the verse John 16:33 Click to read the verse John 16:33

John 1:51 - He then added, “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascendin... Click to read the verse John 1:51 Click to read the verse John 1:51

Psalms 90:15 - Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. Click to read the verse Psalms 90:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 90:15

2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10

Job 20:5 - that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. Click to read the verse Job 20:5 Click to read the verse Job 20:5

Matthew 21:38 - “But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:38 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:38

Mark 15:29-32 - Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “So! You who are goi... Click to read the verse Mark 15:29-32 Click to read the verse Mark 15:29-32

Esther 3:15 - Spurred on by the king’s command, the couriers went out, and the edict was issued in the citade... Click to read the verse Esther 3:15 Click to read the verse Esther 3:15

Luke 24:17 - He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their fa... Click to read the verse Luke 24:17 Click to read the verse Luke 24:17

Isaiah 61:3 - and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:3

Jude 1:24 - Doxology To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious pre... Click to read the verse Jude 1:24 Click to read the verse Jude 1:24

Psalms 30:11 - You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Click to read the verse Psalms 30:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 30:11

Psalms 30:5 - For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a nig... Click to read the verse Psalms 30:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 30:5

Isaiah 66:5 - Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word: “Your brothers who hate you, and exclud... Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:5

1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the mess... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Revelation 11:10 - The inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and will celebrate by sending each other gift... Click to read the verse Revelation 11:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 11:10

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22

Romans 5:11 - Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we ... Click to read the verse Romans 5:11 Click to read the verse Romans 5:11

Jeremiah 20:18 - Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow and to end my days in shame? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:18

Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:4

Psalms 126:5-6 - Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Click to read the verse Psalms 126:5-6 Click to read the verse Psalms 126:5-6

John 16:22 - So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no o... Click to read the verse John 16:22 Click to read the verse John 16:22

Matthew 5:18 - I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18

Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes... Click to read the verse Acts 2:46-47 Click to read the verse Acts 2:46-47

Luke 6:21 - Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for yo... Click to read the verse Luke 6:21 Click to read the verse Luke 6:21

Micah 7:8 - Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, th... Click to read the verse Micah 7:8 Click to read the verse Micah 7:8

Matthew 27:39-44 - Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads Click to read the verse Matthew 27:39-44 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:39-44

Revelation 18:7 - Give her as much torture and grief as the glory and luxury she gave herself. In her heart she b... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:7

Psalms 57:1 - Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge ... Click to read the verse Psalms 57:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 57:1

Luke 22:45 - When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from s... Click to read the verse Luke 22:45 Click to read the verse Luke 22:45

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us ete... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Isaiah 12:1 - In that day you will say: “I will praise you, O Lord. Although you were angry with me, your ang... Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:1

Esther 5:9 - Haman’s Rage Against Mordecai Haman went out that day happy and in high spirits. But when he sa... Click to read the verse Esther 5:9 Click to read the verse Esther 5:9

Revelation 7:14-17 - I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribul... Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17

Psalms 40:1-3 - Psalm 40 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. I waited patiently for the Lord; he turn... Click to read the verse Psalms 40:1-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:1-3

John 16:6 - Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. Click to read the verse John 16:6 Click to read the verse John 16:6

Luke 23:27 - A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. Click to read the verse Luke 23:27 Click to read the verse Luke 23:27

Acts 5:41 - The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering di... Click to read the verse Acts 5:41 Click to read the verse Acts 5:41

Psalms 70:4 - But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always s... Click to read the verse Psalms 70:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 70:4

Jeremiah 31:9-14 - They will come with weeping; they will pray as I bring them back. I will lead them beside strea... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:9-14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:9-14

Jeremiah 31:25 - I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:25 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:25

John 20:20 - After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they s... Click to read the verse John 20:20 Click to read the verse John 20:20

Matthew 27:62-66 - The Guard at the Tomb The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Ph... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:62-66 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:62-66

Psalms 89:42 - You have exalted the right hand of his foes; you have made all his enemies rejoice. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:42 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:42

Isaiah 25:8-9 - he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; h... Click to read the verse Isaiah 25:8-9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 25:8-9

Luke 24:21 - but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is th... Click to read the verse Luke 24:21 Click to read the verse Luke 24:21

1 Peter 1:6-8 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-8

Romans 5:2-3 - through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoi... Click to read the verse Romans 5:2-3 Click to read the verse Romans 5:2-3

James 1:2 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Click to read the verse James 1:2 Click to read the verse James 1:2

Mark 14:72 - Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken... Click to read the verse Mark 14:72 Click to read the verse Mark 14:72

Amos 6:13 - you who rejoice in the conquest of Lo Debar and say, “Did we not take Karnaim by our own streng... Click to read the verse Amos 6:13 Click to read the verse Amos 6:13

Luke 23:47-49 - The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” Click to read the verse Luke 23:47-49 Click to read the verse Luke 23:47-49

John 19:25-27 - Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mar... Click to read the verse John 19:25-27 Click to read the verse John 19:25-27

Mark 16:10 - She went and told those who had been with him and who were mourning and weeping. Click to read the verse Mark 16:10 Click to read the verse Mark 16:10

Matthew 28:8 - So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his discip... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:8

Luke 22:62 - And he went outside and wept bitterly. Click to read the verse Luke 22:62 Click to read the verse Luke 22:62