John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I should 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.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
6sorrow hath filled your heart.
8And when He comes, He will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement:
Cross References
Luke 9:27And I assure you, there be some of those who stand here, that shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God.
John 7:39(This He spake of 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 better for us that one man should die for the people, than that the whole nation should perish.
John 14:16and He will give you another comforter to abide with you for ever:
John 14:28Ye have heard, how I said unto you, "I am going away, and I shall come again to you." If ye loved me, ye would rejoice that I said, I am going 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 →