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 because I am telling the truth, you do not believe me.

But in truth I say to you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three years and six months while a great famine took place over all the land.

But I tell you truly, there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the kingdom of God."

So Peter opened [his] mouth [and] said, "In truth I understand that God is not one who shows partiality,

It

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

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

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

For our momentary light affliction is producing in us an eternal weight of glory {beyond all measure and proportion},

The comforter

Now he said this concerning the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were about to receive. For the Spirit was not yet [given], because Jesus had not yet been glorified.)

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, in order that he may be with you {forever}--

"When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father--the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father--that one will testify about me.

General references

But to stay on in the flesh [is] more necessary for your sake.