John
“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”
John 16:13
John 16:13 (KJV) speaks to holy spirit, guidance of spirit, and guidance — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
Romans 8:14“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
John 14:26“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”
John 10:27“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14
Common questions
What does John 16:13 mean?
In the King James Version, John 16:13 reads: "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." The verse speaks to holy spirit, guidance of spirit, and guidance. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 16:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." is John 16:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to John 16:13?
Verses that sit beside John 16:13 include Romans 8:14, John 14:26, and Proverbs 3:6. Reading them alongside John 16:13 deepens the theme of holy spirit.
How can I pray with John 16:13?
Read John 16:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.