John 16:7 Greek Word Analysis

11Andκαὶg2532
1when he is comeἐλθὼνg2064
2heἐκεῖνοςg1565
3will reproveἐλέγξειg1651
4τὸνg3588
5the worldκόσμονg2889
12ofπερὶg4012
7sinἁμαρτίαςg266
11Andκαὶg2532
12ofπερὶg4012
10righteousnessδικαιοσύνηςg1343
11Andκαὶg2532
12ofπερὶg4012
13judgmentκρίσεως·g2920

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But what I am saying is true: my going is for your good: for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But I say the truth to you, It is profitable for you that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go I will send him to you.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`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;