John 16:10
But, concerning righteousness, because, unto the Father, I go my way, and, no longer, do ye behold me;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
In Context
9Concerning sin, indeed, because they are not believing on me;
11And, concerning judgment, because, the ruler of this world, hath been judged.
Cross References
Isaiah 45:24Only in Yahweh—for me, Hath one said, Is there righteousness and strength, Unto him, shall come and turn pale—All who have been incensed against him:
Daniel 9:24Seventy weeks, have been divided concerning thy people and concerning thy holy city—to put an end to the transgression, and fill up the measure of sin, and put a propitiatory-covering over iniquity, and bring in the righteousness of ages, and affix a seal the vision and prophecy, and anoint the holy of holies.
John 5:32Another, it is, who beareth witness concerning me,—and I know that, true, is the witness which he witnesseth concerning me.
Acts 3:14But, ye, denied, the Holy and Righteous One, and claimed a man that was a murderer to be granted you;
Acts 17:31inasmuch as he hath appointed a day, in which he is about to be judging the habitable earth in righteousness, by a man whom he hath pointed out,—offering faith unto all, by raising him from among the dead?
Romans 3:21But now, apart from law, a righteousness of God hath been manifested, borne witness to 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 →