John 16:7
John · New Testament · Chapter 16
“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
What Does John 16:7 Mean?
John 16:7 is found in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 16:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”John 14:16“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”John 15:26“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:”Acts 2:33“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”Luke 24:49“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”John 7:39“(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)”Acts 1:4“And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.”John 14:12“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”John 14:3“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”2 Kings 2:9“And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.”Psalms 68:18“Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.”John 14:13“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”Acts 10:34“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”Ephesians 4:8“Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”John 14:28“Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.”Revelation 22:17“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”Luke 9:27“But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.”Galatians 4:6“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”Ephesians 1:13“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”
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