John 16:8

And having come, He will convict the world concerning sin, and concerning righteousness, and concerning judgment.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 now I tell you the truth; it is profitable to you that I may go away. For if I go not away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I may go, I will send Him to you.

9Concerning sin indeed, because they do not believe on me; and concerning righteousness;

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Cross References

Acts 2:37And hearing, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brethren, what must we do?

1 Corinthians 14:24But if all may prophesy, and some unbeliever or unlearned person may come in, he is convicted by all, he is discerned 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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