I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father: - `Ye have believed that I came out from God, and ye are right; because I came indeed forth from the Father, and am soon to return whence I came.' This echo of the truth alluded to in the preceding verse seems like thinking aloud, as if it were grateful to His own spirit on such a subject and at such an hour.