John
“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
John 16:22
John 16:22 (KJV) speaks to joy, sorrow, and comfort — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
Isaiah 35:10“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.”
Isaiah 51:11“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
Psalms 126:5“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Psalms 16:9
Common questions
What does John 16:22 mean?
In the King James Version, John 16:22 reads: "And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." The verse speaks to joy, sorrow, and comfort. 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 16:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." is John 16:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to John 16:22?
Verses that sit beside John 16:22 include Isaiah 35:10, Psalms 30:5, and Isaiah 51:11. Reading them alongside John 16:22 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with John 16:22?
Read John 16:22 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.