John
“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
John 16:24
John 16:24 (KJV) speaks to prayer, joy, and expectancy — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
Matthew 7:7“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Luke 11:10“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6
Common questions
What does John 16:24 mean?
In the King James Version, John 16:24 reads: "Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full." The verse speaks to prayer, joy, and expectancy. 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 16:24 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full." is John 16:24 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to John 16:24?
Verses that sit beside John 16:24 include Matthew 7:7, Jeremiah 33:3, and Luke 11:10. Reading them alongside John 16:24 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with John 16:24?
Read John 16:24 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.