Bible Strands
John 14:19
In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples in the upper room, between the promise of his return (v. 18) and the mutual-indwelling statement (v. 20). He is speaking of his imminent departure and its consequence.
The words — οὐκέτι (ouketi) is a strong, final negation ("no longer"), not the weaker οὐκ; θεωρεῖ (theōrei) means "observes, perceives" rather than merely "looks." Together they sharpen the contrast: the world's failure is not temporary blindness but a settled, perceptual absence.
The thread — The "a little while" pattern recurs in John 16:16 and 7:33, and the mutual life of v. 19b echoes the indwelling of John 6:56.
Why it lands — The verse draws a hard line between "the world" and "you," and stakes the reader's life on which side they stand. It offers no middle ground: either you see him, or you don't, and your life follows accordingly.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
Cross-references
- John 16:16 In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.”
- John 6:56 Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him.
- John 7:33 So Jesus said, “I am with you only a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me.
- Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
- Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
- John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
- John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
- 1 Corinthians 15:45 So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.
- 2 Corinthians 4:10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
- Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!