Today's Reading | June 29, 2025
John 16:25–33
Introduction John 16:25–33: Today’s reading concludes the “Farewell Discourse” which began with John 14 (see the reading from June 23). While Jesus tells the disciples that the world will make them suffer, he assures them that he has defeated the world and that God loves them. Today’s Key Verse: John 16:33b [Jesus said:] “Be brave. I have defeated the world!”…
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