John 16:29

(9) His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.

(9) Faith and foolish security differ greatly.

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The close of the discourse:
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Hebrews 4:13 ; John 16:17 ; John 17:8 ; John 21:17 ; John 5:20

²⁹ His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.d

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John 16:29