Bible Strands
John 16:29
His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — His disciples address Jesus during His final discourse, immediately following His declaration that He will leave the world and return to the Father.
The words — The Greek ἴδε (ide) translates to "behold" or "see," signaling a sudden shift in perception, while νῦν (nun) means "now," marking the precise moment of that change.
The thread — This statement directly answers Jesus' promise in John 16:25 that an hour would come when He would stop speaking in figures of speech. It immediately triggers the disciples' confession in John 16:30 that they now understand and believe He came from God.
Why it lands — It demands that a reader acknowledge the transition from concealed teaching to clear revelation, requiring a decisive turn toward belief rather than continued inquiry.
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The Greek words
King James Version
His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
Cross-references
- John 16:25 I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father.