28 I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.” 29 His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”
John 16:28–30
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John 14:6–8
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John 17:6–8
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John 16:16–18
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John 14:30–31
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John 8:22–24
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