But because I have said these things to you, (A)sorrow has filled your heart. But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the [a](B)Helper will not come to you; but if I go, (C)I will send Him to you. And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment;

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Footnotes

  1. John 16:7 Gr Paracletos, one called alongside to help; or Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor

Rather, you are filled with grief(A) because I have said these things. But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate(B) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.(C) When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment:

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