john 13:7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. - Free Bible Online

john 13:7 Jesus answered and said to him, "What I do you do not realize now, but you shall understand hereafter."


      7. Jesus answered and said . . . What I do thou knowest not now--that is, Such condescension does need explanation; it is fitted to astonish.
      but thou shall know hereafter--afterwards, meaning presently; though viewed as a general maxim, applicable to all dark sayings in God's Word, and dark doings in God's providence, these words are full of consolation.

JFB.


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