John 16:20

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Most certainly I tell you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
World English Bible (WEB)
Verily{G281}, verily{G281}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, That{G3754} ye{G5210} shall weep{G2799}{(G5692)} and{G2532} lament{G2354}{(G5692)}, but{G1161} the world{G2889} shall rejoice{G5463}{(G5690)}: and{G1161} ye{G5210} shall be sorrowful{G3076}{(G5701)}, but{G235} your{G5216} sorrow{G3077} shall be turned{G1096}{(G5695)} into{G1519} joy{G5479}.
Strong's King James
(20) Amen, amen, I tell you that you will weep and mourn but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, yet your sorrow will be turned into joy.
The F.O.G*
[20] I tell you the solemn truth: You will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to overwhelming joy.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
verily, verily, I say to you, that ye shall weep and lament, and the world will rejoice; and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow joy will become.
Young's Literal Translation

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