• John 16:27
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 27 αὐτὸς he γὰρ for ὁ the πατὴρ Father φιλεῖ is having affection for ὑμᾶς, YOU, ὅτι because ὑμεῖς YOU ἐμὲ me πεφιλήκατε have been having affection for καὶ and πεπιστεύκατε YOU have believed ὅτι that ἐγὼ I παρὰ beside τοῦ of the πατρὸς Father ἐξῆλθον. I came out.

  • John Study Notes—Chapter 16
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 16:27

      has affection for you: The Greek verb phi·leʹo is translated “have affection for,” “like,” “be fond of,” and “kiss.” (Mt 23:6; Joh 12:25; Mr 14:44) This Greek term may describe a very close bond, such as a relationship between genuine friends. When Jesus “gave way to tears” as he approached Lazarus’ tomb, onlookers said: “See, what affection he had for [form of the Greek verb phi·leʹo] him!” (Joh 11:35, 36) This Greek term can also describe the close bond that may exist between a parent and a child. (Mt 10:37) As shown here at Joh 16:27, this Greek word describes the strong, warm, personal attachment that Jehovah has for his Son’s followers, as well as the warm feelings that the disciples had for God’s Son. At Joh 5:20, this same Greek word is used to describe the Father’s close attachment to the Son.