What does Jesus mean when He says we will see Him again?

In John 16:16-22, Jesus tells His disciples that they will soon not see Him, but after a little while, they will see Him again. This statement refers to the period of His crucifixion and death followed by His glorious resurrection. The disciples were troubled by the idea of losing Jesus, but He reassures them that this sorrow is temporary and will be transformed into joy when they see Him resurrected. This promise not only relates to the immediate context of His resurrection but also extends to the ultimate hope believers have in seeing Christ upon His return at the end of the ages.