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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.
John 16:7 — KJV
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John 16:7
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
John 16:7
Verse 7 of 33
Commentary
Commentary on John 16:7
Theological / DevotionalExpedient for you. Or, “profitable for you.” The death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ were important events in the outworking of the plan of salvation. Without these the era of the Spirit would not have become a reality. His departure was thus to the disciples’ profit and advantage. In His incarnate body Jesus could not be everywhere present, but through the medium of the Spirit Jesus could be with each one of His followers at all times and in all places (see Matt. 28:20).
Comforter. See on ch. 14:16.
I will send him. According to the plan of God, Jesus was to complete His work on earth and ascend to the Father’s throne before the Spirit should come.
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