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

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The comforter

John 7:39

John 14:16

John 15:26

General references

Philippians 1:24

Bible References

I tell

But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me.

But I say to you in truth, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land;

But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”

Opening his mouth, Peter said:

“I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,

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nor do you take into account that it is expedient for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”

If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.

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

For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

The comforter

But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another

Helper, that He may be with you forever;

“When the

Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me,

General references

yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.