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John 16:28
I came from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”
John 16:28 · World English Bible
John 16:28 in other translations
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.”
I came out from the Father, and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world, and go to the Father."
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In context
25 “I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.
26 In that day you will ask in my name; and I don’t say to you that I will pray to the Father for you,
27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came from God.
28 I came from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.”
29 His disciples said to him, “Behold, now you are speaking plainly, and using no figures of speech.
30 Now we know that you know all things, and don’t need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.”
31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?
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