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

But it is because I speak the truth that you don't believe me.

I'm telling you the truth there were many widows in Israel in Elijah's time, when it didn't rain for three years and six months and there was a severe famine everywhere in the land.

I tell you with certainty, some people who are standing here won't experience death until they see the kingdom of God."

Then Peter began to speak: "Now I understand that God shows no partiality.

It

You don't realize that it is better for you to have one man die for the people than to have the whole nation destroyed."

And since I'm going away to prepare a place for you, I'll come back again and welcome you into my presence, so that you may be where I am.

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

This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,

The comforter

Now he said this about the Spirit, whom those who were believing in him were to receive, because the Spirit was not yet present and Jesus had not yet been glorified.

I will ask the Father to give you another Helper, to be with you always.

"When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father the Spirit of Truth, who comes from the Father he will testify on my behalf.

General references

But for your sake it is better that I remain alive.