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John 16:7-8
King James Version
John 16:7-8
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.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
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John 16:7-8
New International Version
John 16:7-8
New International Version
7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate(A) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.(B) 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment:
John 16:7-8
English Standard Version
John 16:7-8
English Standard Version
7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for (A)if I do not go away, (B)the Helper will not come to you. But (C)if (D)I go, (E)I will send him to you. 8 (F)And when he comes, he will (G)convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment:
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John 16:7-8
Christian Standard Bible
John 16:7-8
Christian Standard Bible
7 Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth.(A) 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.(B) 8 When he comes, he will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment:
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John 16:7-8
New American Standard Bible 1995
John 16:7-8
New American Standard Bible 1995
7 But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the [a](A)Helper will not come to you; but if I go, (B)I will send Him to you. 8 And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment;
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- John 16:7 Gr Paracletos, one called alongside to help; or Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor
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