John 16:8 | Bible Study

John 16:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

Complete Jewish Bible:

“When he comes, he will show that the world is wrong about sin, about righteousness and about judgment —

Berean Standard Bible:

And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

American Standard Version:

And he, when he is come, will convict the world in respect of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} when he is come^{G2064}, he^{G1565} will reprove^{G1651} the world^{G2889} of^{G4012} sin^{G266}, and^{G2532} of^{G4012} righteousness^{G1343}, and^{G2532} of^{G4012} judgment^{G2920}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Jude 1:15

¶ To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard [speeches] which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

Acts 2:37

¶ Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall we do?

Zechariah 12:10

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for [his] only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.

Acts 16:29

Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

Acts 16:30

And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

John 8:9

And they which heard [it], being convicted by [their own] conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, [even] unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or [one] unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

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Commentary for John 16:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Strong's Number: G1565
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
Transliteration: ekeînos
Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος.
Strong's Number: G1651
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐλέγχω
Transliteration: elénchō
Pronunciation: el-eng'-kho
Description: of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish:--convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.
Strong's Number: G2889
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κόσμος
Transliteration: kósmos
Pronunciation: kos'-mos
Description: probably from the base of κομίζω; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)):--adorning, world.
Strong's Number: G4012
There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περί
Transliteration: perí
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Strong's Number: G266
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἁμαρτία
Transliteration: hamartía
Pronunciation: ham-ar-tee'-ah
Description: from ἁμαρτάνω; a sin (properly abstract):--offence, sin(-ful).
Strong's Number: G1343
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δικαιοσύνη
Transliteration: dikaiosýnē
Pronunciation: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Description: from δίκαιος; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:--righteousness.
Strong's Number: G2920
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κρίσις
Transliteration: krísis
Pronunciation: kree'-sis
Description:

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