John 16:16-22

Riverside(i) 16 After a little while you will no longer see me, and again a little while and you will see me." 17 Some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says, 'A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me,' and, 'because I am going to the Father'?" 18 So they said, "What is this that he says, 'A little while'? We do not know what he means." 19 Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him, and he said to them, "Are you discussing with one another about this that I said, 'A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me'? 20 Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will change into joy. 21 A woman when she is bringing forth has grief because her hour has come. But when she has borne the child, she no longer remembers her anguish for the joy that a human being has been born into the world. 22 And you have grief now, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.