John 16:7

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

I tell

It

The comforter

John 7:39

John 14:16

John 15:26

General references

Philippians 1:24

Bible References

I tell

and because I speak the truth, ye do not believe me.

But of a truth I say to you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up for three years and six months, so that a great famine came upon all the land,

But I say unto you of a truth, There are some of those standing here who shall not taste death until they shall have seen the kingdom of God.

And Peter opening his mouth said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,

It

nor consider that it is profitable for you that one man die for the people, and not that the whole nation perish.

and if I go and shall prepare you a place, I am coming again and shall receive you to myself, that where I am ye also may be.

But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.

For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;

The comforter

But this he said concerning the Spirit, which they that believed on him were about to receive; for the Spirit was not yet, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

And I will beg the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes forth from with the Father, he shall bear witness concerning me;

General references

but remaining in the flesh is more necessary for your sakes;