John 16:7

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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 you the truth, ye believe me not.

Now I tell you of a certainty, that there were many widows in the days of Elias, in Israel, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that a grievous famine was upon all the land.

And I tell you of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.

Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons:

It

nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation be not destroyed.

And if I go and prepare you a place, I will come again, and receive you to myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

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

For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;

The comforter

(Now he spake this in reference to the Spirit, which they who believe on him should afterwards receive: for as yet the Holy Ghost was not given; because Jesus was not yet glorified.)

And I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

General references

but to abide in the flesh may be more necessary for you.