John 16:6

But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

Cross-references

In John 16:20-22, Jesus promises their sorrow will turn to joy – directly addressing the sorrow in John 16:6.

John 14:27 Contrast

In John 14:27, Jesus offers peace directly contrasting this sorrow — he tells them not to be troubled.

John 14:28 Contrast

In John 14:28, Jesus says they should rejoice at his going — a direct contrast to the sorrow filling their hearts.

John 14:1 Contrast

In John 14:1, Jesus tells them not to be troubled – contrasting with the sorrow that fills their hearts in John 16:6.

In John 20:11-15, Mary Magdalene weeps at the empty tomb — a parallel expression of sorrow over Jesus' absence.

John 20:13 Parallel

In John 20:13, Mary weeps at the empty tomb—another scene of sorrow over Jesus' absence, echoing the disciples' grief here.

Luke 22:45 Parallel

In Luke 22:45, the disciples sleep from sorrow in Gethsemane — a parallel reaction of grief to Jesus' impending departure.

In Matthew 9:15, Jesus predicts mourning when the bridegroom is taken — a parallel prophecy of sorrow at his departure.

In Matthew 17:23, the disciples are greatly distressed at Jesus' death prediction — a parallel emotional reaction to the same news.

Mark 16:10 Parallel

In Mark 16:10, the disciples mourn and weep after the crucifixion — a parallel embodiment of the sorrow Jesus predicted.

Luke 24:17 Parallel

In Luke 24:17, the Emmaus disciples look sad after Jesus' death — a parallel sorrow over his absence.