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John 16:8

"And he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins and of righteousness and of judgment;

Montgomery 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

7"Yet - I am telling you the truth - my going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto you.

9"of sin, because they do not believe in me;

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Cross References

John 8:9When they heard that, they went out one by one, beginning with the eldest. And Jesus was left behind alone - and the woman in the middle of the court.

Acts 2:37When they heard these words they were stung to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles. "Men and brothers, what shall we do?"

1 Corinthians 14:24But if all are prophesying when an unlearned or unbelieving man enters, he is convicted in conscience by your speaker, he feels himself judged 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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