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John 16:28

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 16:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.
John 16:28 — American Standard Version

Context — John 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25These things have I spoken unto you in dark sayings: the hour cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in dark sayings, but shall tell you plainly of the Father.
26In 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 forth from the Father.
28I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.
29His disciples say, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no dark saying.
30Now know we 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?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I came forth from the Father, etc.] This is the sum of what the apostle believed, and Christ, in these discourses of his, had been speaking of. This his coming forth from the Father is to be understood, not of his eternal filiation; nor of his coming forth in a way of grace towards his own people in the council and covenant of grace and peace; nor of his constitution, as Mediator, from everlasting; but of his coming in the flesh in the fulness of time: which supposes that he was, that he existed as a divine person before; that he was with the Father before; that he came forth from him with his knowledge, mind, and will; he came not of himself, but he sent him; and yet he came willingly, was…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I came forth from the Father, &c.--that is, "And ye are right, for I have indeed so come forth,and shall soon return whence I came." This echo of the truth, alluded to in Joh 16:27, seems like thinking aloud, as if it were grateful to His own spirit on such a subject and at such an hour.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I came forth from the Father - I came sent by the Father. And am come into the world - See John 3:19; John 6:14, John 6:62; John 9:39. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“came: Joh 8:14, Joh 13:1, Joh 13:3 I leave: Joh 16:5, Joh 16:16, Joh 14:28, Joh 17:5, Joh 17:11, Joh 17:13; Luk 9:51, Luk 24:51; Act 1:9-11 John 16:29”
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