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

I tell you the truth and you do not believe me.

I tell you truth. There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah. There was no rain from heaven three years and six months. There came a great famine over all the land.

I tell you the truth, there are some here who shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God.

Peter opened his mouth, and said, I truly perceive that God shows no partiality.

It

You do not understand that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people. That way the whole nation will not perish.

If I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and I will receive you to myself, for where I am you may also be.

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

Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.

The comforter

He spoke this by the Spirit. Those who believed in him were to receive the Spirit. The Spirit was not yet given because Jesus was not yet glorified.

I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another helper, that he [the Father] may be with you forever.

I will send the helper from the Father, the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father to bear witness of me.

General references

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