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 tell the truth, you do not believe me.

But I tell you truly, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land;

But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."

And opening his mouth, Peter said: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,

It

You do not understand that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish."

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

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

The comforter

Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive; for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you forever

"But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify of me.

General references

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