Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire 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?
Jesus could tell they were dying to ask him something, so he said, 'I know you're all whispering about what I just said, that in a little while you won't see me, and then after a little while you'll see me again.'
Jesus always knows what's on your heart before you even ask.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during the Last Supper discourses in the Gospel of John, shortly before his arrest and crucifixion, as recorded in the New Testament. He is addressing their unspoken confusion about his earlier statements regarding his temporary absence and return, which point to his impending death and resurrection. This moment underscores Jesus' divine knowledge of human thoughts and his compassionate preparation of his followers for future events.
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