John 16:7
But I tell you the truth: it is expedient for you that I am going. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But when I will have gone away, I will send him to you.
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In Context
6But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.
Cross References
Psalms 68:18And do not turn your face away from your servant, for I am in trouble: heed me quickly.
Luke 9:27And yet, I tell you a truth: There are some standing here who shall not taste death, until they see the kingdom of God.”
John 7:39Now he said this about the Spirit, which those who believe in him would soon be receiving. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
John 11:50Nor do you realize that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the entire nation should not perish.”
John 14:16And I will ask the Father, and he will give another Advocate to you, so that he may abide with you for eternity:
John 14:28You have heard that I said to you: I am going away, and I am returning to you. If you loved me, certainly you would be gladdened, because I am going to the Father. For the Father is greater than I.
Matthew Henry on John 16:2-7
Persecution Foretold; The Expediency of Christ's Departure. 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning,… Read the whole commentary →