John 16:7
But I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I depart; for if I depart not, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
6But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.
Cross References
Luke 9:27And I say to you of a truth, there are some of those standing here, who shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
John 7:39And this he spoke concerning the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet [given], because Jesus was not yet glorified.
John 11:50nor do ye consider that it is expedient for us, that one man die for the people, and not the whole nation perish.
John 14:16And I will ask of the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may be with you forever;
John 14:28Ye heard how I said to you: I go away; and I come to you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced that I go to the Father; because 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 →