John 16:2-12

2 They are going to throw you out of the meeting places. There will even come a time when anyone who kills you will think he's doing God a favor.
3 They will do these things because they never really understood the Father.
4 I've told you these things so that when the time comes and they start in on you, you'll be well-warned and ready for them.
5 But now I am on my way to the One who sent me. Not one of you has asked, 'Where are you going?'
6 Instead, the longer I've talked, the sadder you've become.
7 So let me say it again, this truth: It's better for you that I leave. If I don't leave, the Friend won't come. But if I go, I'll send him to you.
8 "When he comes, he'll expose the error of the godless world's view of sin, righteousness, and judgment:
9 He'll show them that their refusal to believe in me is their basic sin;
10 that righteousness comes from above, where I am with the Father, out of their sight and control;
11 that judgment takes place as the ruler of this godless world is brought to trial and convicted.
12 "I still have many things to tell you, but you can't handle them now.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.