John 16:4-14

4 But I've told you this so that when it happens you'll remember what I've told you. I didn't tell you this at first, because I was with you.
5 "Now I'm going to the one who sent me. Yet, none of you asks me where I'm going.
6 But because I've told you this, you're filled with sadness.
7 However, I am telling you the truth: It's good for you that I'm going away. If I don't go away, the helper won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
8 He will come to convict the world of sin, to show the world what has God's approval, and to convince the world that God judges it.
9 He will convict the world of sin, because people don't believe in me.
10 He will show the world what has God's approval, because I'm going to the Father and you won't see me anymore.
11 He will convince the world that God judges it, because the ruler of this world has been judged.
12 "I have a lot more to tell you, but that would be too much for you now.
13 When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into the full truth. He won't speak on his own. He will speak what he hears and will tell you about things to come.
14 He will give me glory, because he will tell you what I say.
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