John 16:4-7

⁴But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

⁵Now, however, I am going to Him who sent Me; yet none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’

⁶Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.

⁷But 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.

— John 16:4-7

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It Is Better that I Leave

Illustration of John 16:7 MESSAGE

Illustration of John 16:7 MESSAGE -- [Jesus said,]  "So let me say it again, this truth: It's better for you that I leave. If I don't leave, the Friend won't come. But if I go, I'll send him to you."

Cross References for John 16:4-7

• John 14:26
• John 14:16-17
• John 15:26
• Acts 2:33
• John 7:39
• Romans 8:28
• Acts 1:4-5
• Luke 24:49
• John 14:29
• John 13:36

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