John 16:7
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7Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. vIt is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don’t go away the •Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send Him to you. w
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- •The Greek word parakletos means one called alongside to help, counsel, or protect; it is used of the Holy Spirit in Jn and 1Jn.
Cross references
- v16:7 Ps 119:142
- w16:7 Jn 14:26
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
But very truly I tell you, it is for your good 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.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. It is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don’t go away the Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send him to you.
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NLTNew Living Translation
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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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
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KJV 1900King 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.
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