John 16:32 Meaning
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
Context Explained
30Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
31Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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Related Cross References
Matthew 26:31
This verse predicts the scattering of the disciples, which Jesus references in John 16:32.
Hebrews 13:5
This verse reassures believers that God will never leave them, paralleling Jesus' assurance.
John 8:29
This verse emphasizes Jesus' relationship with the Father, which He refers to in John 16:32.
Source: John 16:32