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John 16:8

When he comes, he will convince those in the world that they have wrong ideas regarding sin, about what is right, and about judgment:

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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 I'm telling you the truth: it's better for you that I go away, for if I don't the Comforter won't come to you. If I go away, I will send him to you.

9Sin, for they don't trust in me.

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Cross References

Leviticus 13:12However, if the skin disease affects all their skin so that it covers their skin from head to toe, everywhere the priest can see,

John 8:9When they heard this they began to leave, one by one, starting with the oldest, leaving Jesus alone in the middle of the crowd with the woman still standing there.

Acts 2:37When the people heard this they were conscience-stricken. They asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”

1 Corinthians 14:24But if everyone is speaking God's message, and someone comes in who isn't a believer, or someone who doesn't understand, they will be convinced and called to account by everyone's words.

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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