King James Version
John 16:8 in the King James Version says “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: reprove: or, convince” — study this verse from John chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: reprove: or, convince”
John 16:8 · KJV
But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
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.
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: reprove: or, convince
Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“when he is come”
G2064to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
“the world”
G2889orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
“of”
G4012properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“of”
G4012properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
“righteousness”
G1343equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“of”
G4012properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
“judgment”
G2920decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
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