John 16:9
Of sin: because they believed not in me.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Of sin, because they believe not on me;
In Context
8And when he is come, he will convince the world of sin, and of justice, and of judgment.
10And of justice: because I go to the Father; and you shall see me no longer.
Cross References
Mark 16:16He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be condemned.
John 5:40And you will not come to me that you may have life.
John 8:42Jesus therefore said to them: If God were your Father, you would indeed love me. For from God I proceeded, and came; for I came not of myself, but he sent me:
John 15:22If I had not come, and spoken to them, they would not have sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
Acts 3:14But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you.
Acts 26:9And I indeed did formerly think, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
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 →