SinaiJohn 16:7
American Standard Version
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 go, I will send him unto you.
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John 16:7 in other translations
Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
John 16:7 in context
- 5But now I go unto him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
- 6But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
- 7Nevertheless 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 go, I will send him unto you.
- 8And he, when he is come, will convict the world in respect of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
- 9of sin, because they believe not on me;