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Bible verse
John 16:24
“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
What it means
Jesus invites us to bring our requests to the Father in His name, promising a joy that becomes full. Prayer is not meant to be a heavy duty but a source of overflowing gladness as we discover the Father delights to answer. Our asking connects us to Him, and receiving His good gifts fills the heart. This joy does not depend on easy circumstances; it flows from relationship with a God who hears. Through Jesus we have access to the Father, and in that nearness our joy is made complete.
John 16:24 at a glance
| Reference | John 16:24 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 16 |
| Topic | joy |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Matthew 7:7-8
- James 4:2-3
- John 15:11
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
- John 16:23
- 1 John 1:3-4
- Matthew 6:9
- 2 John 1:12
- Ephesians 1:16-17
- 2 Thessalonians 1:2
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 16:24?
It is in John, in John 16. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 16:24?
Readers most often set it beside Matthew 7:7-8, James 4:2-3, John 15:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 16:24?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see John 16:24 and you know every person there by name. We bring you John 16:24, joy. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of John 16 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 16:24 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
