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 because I tell you the truth you believe me not.

I also tell you of a truth, that there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that there was a great famine over all the land;

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

And Peter opening his mouth said, Of a truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons,

It

neither consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that all the nation should perish.

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

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

For the light affliction which is for a moment, works out for us more abundantly an eternal weight of glory,

The comforter

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

and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, to be with you forever,

But when the Comforter has come, whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth which proceeds from the Father, he shall testify of me;

General references

but to continue in the flesh is more necessary for you.