John 16:8

And when he cometh, he will convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment:

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

7Yet I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I went not away, the Comforter would not come to you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.

9of sin first, because they believe not in me;

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Cross References

John 8:9But when they heard him, and felt the conviction of their conscience, they slunk away one by one, beginning from the elders to the last: so Jesus was left alone, with the woman standing in the midst.

Acts 2:37Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

1 Corinthians 14:24But if all prophesy, and any infidel or illiterate person come in, he receives conviction from all, he is judged of 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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