John 16:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That all of you shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and all of you shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
John 16:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
John 16:20 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
John 16:20 (BSB)
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What does John 16:20 say?
John 16:20 in modern King James wording reads: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, That all of you shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and all of you shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy."
Where is John 16:20 found in the Bible?
John 16:20 is verse 20 of chapter 16 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
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