Joh 16:7 | HCSB | STEP | Nevertheless , I am telling you the truth . 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 .

John 16:7

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/ advocate: The Greek word parakletos means one called alongside to help, counsel, or protect; it is used of the Holy Spirit in Jn and in 1 Jn.}Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send Him to you. ^c