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, as for me, it is because I speak the truth to you that you do not believe me.

There were, doubtless, many widows in Israel in Elijah's days, when the heavens were closed for three years and six months, and a severe famine prevailed throughout the country;

Indeed, I tell you, some who are standing before me will not know death, till they have seen the Kingdom of God."

Then Peter began. "I see, beyond all doubt," he said, "that 'God does not show partiality,'

It

"You are utterly mistaken. You do not consider that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, rather than the whole nation should be destroyed."

And, since I go and prepare a place for you, I shall return and take you to be with me, so that you may be where I am;

But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.

The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;

The comforter

(By this he meant the Spirit, which those who had believed in him were to receive; for the Spirit had not yet come, because Jesus had not yet been exalted.)

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you always--the Spirit of Truth.

But, when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father--the Spirit of Truth, who comes from the Father--he will bear testimony to me;

General references

But, for your sakes, it may be more needful that I should still remain here in the body.