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READ THE NEW UPDATED ARTICLE HERE: John 13:3 & John 16:28 – Did John Say Jesus Would “Return” or “Go Back” to God?
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This detailed Bible research infographic examines John 13:3 and John 16:28 and asks whether John literally said Jesus was “returning” or “going back” to God. It compares several English translations with the Greek text, showing that John 13:3 says Jesus was “going to God” and that the final clause of John 16:28 says, “I go to the Father.” John 16:28 also contains the Greek word palin, meaning “again,” so its context must be carefully considered when interpreting the passage and the question of Jesus’ pre-existence.
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