John 16:1-7

Persecution of Disciples Predicted

1 "I have said these [things] to you so that you will not fall away.

2 {They will expel you from the synagogue}, but an hour is coming that everyone who kills you will think they are offering service to God.

3 And they will do these [things] because they do not know the Father or me.

4 But I have said these [things] to you so that when their hour comes, you may remember that I told you about them.

Jesus’ Departure and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

5 But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and none of you is asking me, 'Where are you going?'

6 But because I have said these [things] to you, sorrow has filled your hearts.

7 But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.