John 16:7
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; It is for your good that I go away: for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send him to you.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
6But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.
8And when he has come, he will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Cross References
Luke 9:27But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.
John 7:39(But this he spoke of the Spirit, which those who believe in him were to receive: for the Holy Spirit had not yet been given; because Jesus was not yet glorified.)
John 11:50Nor do you consider that it is expedient for you, that one man should die for the people, so that the whole nation should not perish.
John 14:16And I will pray to the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;
John 14:28You have heard how I said to you, I go away, and come again to you. If you loved me, you would rejoice, because I said, I go to the Father: for my 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 →