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, you do not believe Me.

But I tell you truly, 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 truly, 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, Truly I see that God is no respecter of persons;

It

nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation 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 to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

For the lightness of our present affliction works out for us a far more excellent eternal weight of glory,

The comforter

(But He spoke this about the Spirit, which they who believed on Him should receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)

And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, so that He may be with you forever,

And when the Comforter has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He shall testify of Me.

General references

But to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.