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.

General references

Bible References

I tell

John 8:45
It is because I tell the truth, that you do not believe me.
Luke 4:25
I tell you for a fact, In Israel there were many widows during the days of Elijah, when the sky was closed for three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land:
Luke 9:27
I tell you plainly, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death till they see the Reign of God."
Acts 10:34
Then Peter opened his lips and said, "I see quite plainly that God has no favourites,

It

John 14:3
And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me, so that you may be where I am.
Romans 8:28
We know also that those who love God, those who have been called in terms of his purpose, have his aid and interest in everything.
2 Corinthians 4:17
The slight trouble of the passing hour results in a solid glory past all comparison,

The comforter

John 7:39
(he meant by this the Spirit which those who believed in him were to receive: ??as yet there was no Spirit, because Jesus had not been glorified yet).
John 14:16
and I will ask the Father to give you another Helper to be with you for ever,
John 15:26
When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth which issues from the Father, he will bear witness to me;

General references

Philippians 1:24
But for your sakes it is necessary I should live on here below.