John 16:7 — But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocat… — NLT | maBible

Read John 16:7 (New Living Translation) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: John 16.7, John 16v7, Jn. 16:7. But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you.

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7 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him 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

Or Comforter, or Encourager, or Counselor. Greek reads Paraclete.

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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