John 16:10
about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, and you won't see me any more;
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
In Context
9about sin, because they do not believe in me;
11about judgment, because the prince of this world has been judged.
Cross References
Isaiah 45:24Only in the Lord, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all those who were incensed against him shall be disappointed.
Daniel 9:24Seventy weeks are decreed on your people and on your holy city, to put an end to the transgression, and to make an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy place.
John 5:32It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true.
Acts 3:14But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a man who was a murderer to be granted to you,
Acts 17:31because he has appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he has ordained; of which he has given assurance to all men, in that he has raised him from the dead."
Romans 3:21But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the Law and the Prophets;
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 →