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Berean Standard Bible

“I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.”

John 16:12

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In his farewell discourse, Jesus prepares the disciples for his departure. He acknowledges the limits of what they can handle now.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.

World English Bible (WEB)

“I have yet many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.

King James Version (KJV)

I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have still much to say to you, but you are not strong enough for it now.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'I have yet many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them now;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Aun tengo muchas cosas que deciros, mas ahora no las podéis llevar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Tengo muchas cosas más que decirles, que por ahora no podrían soportar.

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