John 16:7 — But I tell you I am going to do what is best for you. This is why I am going aw… — CEV | maBible

Read John 16:7 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: John 16.7, John 16v7, Jn. 16:7. But I tell you I am going to do what is best for you. This is why I am going away. The Holy Spirit cannot come to help you until I leave. But after I am gone, I will…

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7 But I tell you I am going to do what is best for you. This is why I am going away. The Holy Spirit cannot come to help you until I leave. But after I am gone, I will send the Spirit to you.

Passage themes

A truthful word — I tell you the truth
A beneficial departure — It is expedient for you that I go away
The promise of the Helper — the Comforter will not come unto you
The Spirit sent to the disciples — I will send him unto you

Notes and references

help: See the note at 14.16.

About this book

Author: Jean · Written: Entre 80 et 110 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Marie, Philippe, Marie de Magdala, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Pierre, Jean, fils de Zébédée, Marie de Béthanie, Thomas, La femme samaritaine, Nicodème, Lazare, Judas

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