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Why did Jesus say it was advantageous for Him to go away?

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Jesus indicated it was advantageous for Him to go away because only then could the Holy Spirit be sent to comfort and guide believers.

In John 16:7, Jesus states that it is to the disciples' advantage that He goes away, which perplexed them given their deep sorrow over His departure. The reason for this claim lies in the necessity of His sacrificial work. Only through His death, resurrection, and ascension could the Holy Spirit, portrayed as the Comforter, come to believers (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit’s coming is pivotal because He empowers believers, guides them into all truth, and applies Christ’s redemptive work to their lives. Therefore, through Christ’s departure and the Spirit's arrival, believers receive greater intimacy and assistance in their relationship with God, representing a fulfillment of God's promise to be with His people (Acts 2:33). This underscores the depth of God's plan for salvation and the continual presence and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.
Scripture References: John 16:7, John 16:13, Acts 2:33

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