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, therefore ye believe me not.

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

And I tell you of a surety, Some there be, of them that here stand, which shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God."

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, "Of a truth I perceive, that God is not partial:

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nor yet consider that it is expedient for us, that one man die for the people, and not that all the people perish."

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

For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.

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

The comforter

This spake he of the spirit, which they that believed on him should receive. For the holy ghost was not yet there, because that Jesus was not yet glorified.

and I will pray the father: and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you ever,

"But when the comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the father, which is the spirit of truth which proceedeth of the father, he shall testify of me.

General references

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