John 16:1-13 ▼

1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye may not be offended:

2 for they will excommunicate you: yea, the time is coming, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he offers an acceptable service to God.

3 And these things will they do unto you; because they have not known the Father, nor me.

4 But I have told you these things, that when the time cometh, ye may remember that I told you of them. Though I did not tell you of them at the beginning, because I was with you.

5 But now I am going away to Him that sent me, and yet none of you asketh me, Whither art thou going? but because I have said these things to you,

6 sorrow hath filled your heart.

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I should 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.

8 And when He comes, He will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement:

9 of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 of righteousness, because I am going to my Father and ye shall see me no more;

11 and of judgement, because the prince of this world is judged.

12 I have yet many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them now.

13 But when the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He will not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that will He speak, and will shew you things to come.