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.

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The comforter

John 7:39

John 14:16

John 15:26

General references

Philippians 1:24

Bible References

I tell

But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me.

But truly I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land.

But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here, who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Kingdom of God."

And Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God does not show favoritism;

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

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

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

The comforter

But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,?

"When the Counselor has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me.

General references

Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.