“Behold, I have told you beforehand.
Parallel translations
- KJV Behold, I have told you before.
- BSB See, I have told you in advance.
- NKJV See, I have told you beforehand.
- NASB Behold, I have told you in advance.
- NLT See, I have warned you about this ahead of time.
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Quick answer
Jesus says he has told them beforehand. It assures the disciples they are forewarned and need not be caught off guard.
Overview
By alerting his followers in advance, Jesus equips them to recognize and resist deception when it comes. His foreknowledge demonstrates his authority and care. The verse encourages believers that the Lord has graciously prepared them, so they can stand firm rather than be surprised by the trials ahead.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- John 16:1“I have said these things to you so that you wouldn’t be caused to stumble.
- Luke 21:13It will turn out as a testimony for you.
- Isa 48:5–6therefore I have declared it to you from of old; before it came to pass I showed it to you; lest you should say, ‘My idol has done them, and my engraved image, and my molten image, has commanded them.’
- Isa 46:10–11I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please.
- Isa 44:7–8Who is like me? Who will call, and will declare it, and set it in order for me, since I established the ancient people? Let them declare the things that are coming, and that will happen.
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