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 as for me, it is because I speak the truth to you that you do not believe me.

In very truth I tell you there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heavens were closed for three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land;

"But I tell you truly there are some of those standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God."

Then Peter began to speak. "Of a truth I begin to see quite plainly that God is no respecter of persons;

It

"You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, rather than the whole nation be destroyed."

I will return and will take you to be with me, so that where I am you may be also.

Now we know that all things continually work together for good to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.

For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

The comforter

Now he said this concerning the Spirit whom those who believed in him should receive. For the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

"and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter to be with you forever, the Spirit of Truth.

"When the Comforter is come whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who comes forth from the Father, he will bear witness of me;

General references

but for your sakes it is more necessary that I should still live on in the body.