John 16:7

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
World English Bible (WEB)
Nevertheless{G235} I{G1473} tell{G3004}{(G5719)} you{G5213} the truth{G225}; It is expedient{G4851}{(G5719)} for you{G5213} that{G2443} I{G1473} go away{G565}{(G5632)}: for{G1063} if{G3362} I go{G565} not{G3362} away{G565}{(G5632)}, the Comforter{G3875} will{G2064} not{G3756} come{G2064}{(G5695)} unto{G4314} you{G5209}; but{G1161} if{G1437} I depart{G4198}{(G5680)}, I will send{G3992}{(G5692)} him{G846} unto{G4314} you{G5209}.
Strong's King James
(7) Yet, I tell you the truth, it's to your profit that I go away because if I don't go away, The Helping-Ally won't come to you but if I go, I will send Him to you.
The F.O.G*
[7] But I tell you the absolute truth: It is better for you that I go away. Unless I go away, the Advocate won't come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘But I tell you the truth; it is better for you that I go away, for if I may not go away, the Comforter will not come unto you, and if I go on, I will send Him unto you;
Young's Literal Translation

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