John 16:7

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John 16:5–9 · Berean Standard Bible

5 Now, however, I am going to Him who sent Me; yet none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’

6 Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.

7 But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit 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.

8 And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

9 in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me;

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John 11:51

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and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.

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the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.

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And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

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to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

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until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.