John 16:7

John 16:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7But very truly I tell you, it is for your good 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.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7But I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I am leaving; for if I do not leave, the 16:7 Or Comforter, Advocate, IntercessorHelper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7But 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 if I go, I will send Him to you.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the 16:7 Gr Paracletos, one called alongside to help.Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him (the Holy Spirit) to you [to be in close fellowship with you].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate16:7 Or Comforter or Helper or Counselor; Greek Paraclete will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7But what I’m about to tell you is true. It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Friend will not come to help you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

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