John 16:7

Translations

Modern

But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Traditional

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.

Literal

But I say to you the truth, it is profitable for you that I should go away. For unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Latin

Sed ego veritatem dico vobis: expedit vobis ut ego vadam: si enim non abiero, Paraclitus non veniet ad vos; si autem abiero, mittam eum ad vos.

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Greek

English

But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Notes

John 16:7

the Advocate: This title refers to the Holy Spirit. The word can mean helper, comforter, or one who speaks on behalf of another.

Jesus taught that the Spirit would come after his departure and glorification (his death, resurrection, and return to the Father; see 7:37–39; 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:12–14).

The Spirit was a promised gift. After Jesus returned to the Father, the Spirit would guide, teach, and strengthen his followers.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Final Night Our Advocate The Ascension of Jesus The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant The World

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