John 13:7 · KJV
John 13:7
You Shall Know Hereafter
In John 13:7 Jesus tells Peter, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter" — a promise that God's purposes, confusing in the moment, become clear in time.
John 13:7 (KJV)
“Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.”
What John 13:7 means
As Jesus washes the disciples' feet, Peter objects — it makes no sense for the Master to serve like a servant. Jesus answers, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter."
The verse speaks to every season of not-understanding. Sometimes God's actions are baffling in the moment and only make sense looking back. It invites trust in the middle of confusion, believing that clarity will come later. A favourite for hard, unexplained seasons.
Key verse
“Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.”
John 13:7 · KJV — Understanding comes later; trust now.
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A prayer from John 13:7
Lord, I don't understand what You're doing right now, but I trust that I will understand it later. Help me rest in You when things make no sense. Amen.
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What does John 13:7 mean?
In John 13:7 Jesus tells Peter, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter" — a promise that God's purposes, confusing in the moment, become clear in time.
What is John 13:7 about?
As Jesus washes the disciples' feet, Peter objects — it makes no sense for the Master to serve like a servant. Jesus answers, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter."
What is the key verse in John 13:7?
John 13:7 — “Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.”
Is John 13:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of John 13:7 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.