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

'And because I say the truth, ye do not believe me.

and of a truth I say to you, Many widows were in the days of Elijah, in Israel, when the heaven was shut for three years and six months, when great famine came on all the land,

and I say to you, truly, there are certain of those here standing, who shall not taste of death till they may see the reign of God.'

And Peter having opened his mouth, said, 'Of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,

It

nor reason that it is good for us that one man may die for the people, and not the whole nation perish.'

and if I go on and prepare for you a place, again do I come, and will receive you unto myself, that where I am ye also may be;

And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;

for the momentary light matter of our tribulation, more and more exceedingly an age-during weight of glory doth work out for us --

The comforter

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

and I will ask the Father, and another Comforter He will give to you, that he may remain with you -- to the age;

And when the Comforter may come, whom I will send to you from the Father -- the Spirit of truth, who from the Father doth come forth, he will testify of me;

General references

and to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account,