John 16:9

as to sin, for people do not believe in me;

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In The King James Version

Of sin, because they believe not on me;

In Context

8And he, when he comes, will bring conviction to the world as to sin, and as to righteousness, and as to judgment;

10as to righteousness, for I am going to the Father, and you will see me no longer;

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Cross References

Mark 16:16He who believes and is baptised will be saved; but he who refuses to believe will be condemned.

John 5:40you refuse to come to me to have life.

John 8:42‘If God were your Father,’ Jesus replied, ‘you would have loved me, for I came out from God, and now am here; and I have not come of myself, but he sent me as his messenger.

John 15:22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have had no sin to answer for; but as it is, they have no excuse for their sin.

Acts 3:14You, I say, disowned the holy and righteous one, and asked for the release of a murderer!

Acts 26:9I myself, it is true, once thought it my duty to oppose in every way 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 →

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