4 But these things I have told you, that when1 the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them. And these things I did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but aif I depart, I will send Him to you.
9 aof sin, because they do not believe in Me;
13 However, when He, athe Spirit of truth, has come, bHe will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
15 aAll things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He1 will take of Mine and declare it to you.
Sorrow Will Turn to Joy
16 “A alittle while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me, bbecause I go to the Father.”
17 Then some of His disciples said among themselves, “What is this that He says to us, ‘A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me’; and, ‘because I go to the Father’?”
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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