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John 16:7 KJV
John · chapter 16 · verse 7 · King James 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 depart, I will send him unto you.John 16:7 · King James Version
John 16:7 in context
5But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
6But because I have said 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 depart, I will send him unto you.
8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- Neverthelessallabut, nevertheless, notwithstanding, an objection, an exception, a restriction, nay…G235 →
- expedientsympherōto bear or bring together, to bear together or at the same time, to carry with others, to…G4851 →
- Comforterparaklētossummoned, called to one's side, esp. called to one's aid, one who pleads another's cause…G3875 →
- departporeuōto lead over, carry over, transfer, to pursue the journey on which one has entered, to…G4198 →
- truthalētheiaobjectively, what is true in any matter under consideration, truly, in truth, according…G225 →
- telllegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
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