John 16:12 explains why Jesus spoke figuratively — the disciples could not bear more truth, setting up the promise of plain speech in 16:25.

John 16:16 is the 'figurative' saying Jesus refers to — about seeing him no more and then again, illustrating his figurative language.

John 16:17 shows the disciples' confusion over Jesus' figurative saying, confirming why he said he spoke figuratively in 16:25.

John 16:28 immediately displays Jesus speaking plainly about his origin and departure — fulfilling his promise to stop using figures.

John 16:29 records disciples noticing Jesus now speaks plainly — confirming the transition from figures of speech to clarity.

John 11:14 shows Jesus speaking plainly about Lazarus — a direct instance of the plain speech promised here.

Matthew 13:10 records the disciples asking why Jesus uses parables — the same issue of figurative speech Jesus addresses in John 16:25.

Matthew 13:34 confirms Jesus taught only in parables to crowds — the same 'figures of speech' he says he'll stop using.

Mark 8:32 records Jesus speaking openly about His death — an example of the plain speech promised in this verse.