John 16:28

I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 16:28

BSB

I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father."

AKJV

I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

CPDV

I went forth from the Father, and I have come into the world. Next I am leaving the world, and I am going to the Father."

ERV

I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.

NHEB

I came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world, and go to the Father."

SMT

I came forth from the Father, and have come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 16:28

IcameforthG1831Verb fromG3844PrepositiontheFatherG3962Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionamcomeG2064Verb intoG1519PrepositiontheworldG2889Noun Masculine againG3825AdverbIleaveG863VerbtheworldG2889Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction goG4198Verb toG4314PrepositiontheFatherG3962Noun Masculine

Commentary for John 16:28

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 16:28

Summary

Jesus's cosmic journey from Father and back

Event

Jesus describes mission cycle

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD