John 16:25 Meaning
These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
Context Explained
23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
25These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
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Related Cross References
Matthew 13:11
This verse discusses the purpose of parables, which Jesus is addressing in John 16:25.
John 7:17
This verse emphasizes that understanding comes from doing God's will, connecting to Jesus' teaching.
1 Corinthians 2:10
This verse explains that the Spirit reveals deep truths, paralleling Jesus' promise of clearer revelation.
Source: John 16:25