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

And because I tell you the truth, ye do not believe me.

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

But I tell you in truth, there are some standing here who shall not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God.

Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;

It

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

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

And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints.

For our tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepares an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us;

The comforter

(But this he spoke concerning the Spirit, which those that believe on him should receive, for the Holy Spirit was not yet 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, even the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father, he shall testify of me;

General references

nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.