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 in truth, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heavens were shut up three years and six months, and a great famine came over all the land,

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

So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,

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Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish."

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

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

For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory 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 Helper, to be with you forever,

"But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.

General references

But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.