John 16:8

And when he has come, he will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

In Context

7But yet I tell you the truth: it is profitable for you that I go away. For if I go not away, the Paraclete will not come to you. But if I go away, I will send him to you.

9Of sin, because they believe not on me;

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Cross References

John 8:9But having heard him, and being convicted by their conscience, they went out, one by one, beginning from the oldest, even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

Acts 2:37When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles: Brethren, what shall we do?

1 Corinthians 14:24But if all prophesy, and there comes in an unbeliever, or an unlearned man, he is convinced by all, he is examined by all,

Matthew Henry on John 16:8-16

The Expediency of Christ's Departure; The Promise of the Spirit. 7 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. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I… Read the whole commentary →

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