John 16:8

And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment:

Text-Critical English NT

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 tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I do go, I will send him to you.

9concerning sin, because they do not believe in me;

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Cross References

John 8:9When they heard this, they were convicted by their own consciences and began to go away one by one, starting with the older men. So Jesus was left alone, with the woman there before him.

Acts 2:37When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”

1 Corinthians 14:24But if an unbeliever or outsider comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted by all and called to account 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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