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John 16:7
New English Translation
John 16:7
New English Translation
7 But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate[a] will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.
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- John 16:7 tn Or “Helper” or “Counselor”; Grk “Paraclete,” from the Greek word παράκλητος (paraklētos). See the note on the word “Advocate” in John 14:16 for a discussion of how this word is translated.
John 16:7
King James Version
John 16:7
King James Version
7 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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