John 16:8-11

The Work of the Holy Spirit

8 m And when he comes, he will n convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 concerning sin, o because they do not believe in me; 10 p concerning righteousness, q because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; 11 r concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world s is judged.

  1. Cross References
    John 8:28
    So Jesus said to them, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.
  2. Cross References
    John 8:46
    Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?
  3. Cross References
    John 8:24
    I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.
    Acts 2:36 - 37
    Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.
    1 Corinthians 12:3
    Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit.
  4. Cross References
    Acts 17:31
    Because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.
  5. Cross References
    John 16:16 - 17
    "A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me."
    John 16:19
    Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, 'A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me'?
  6. Cross References
    John 12:31
    Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out.
  7. Cross References
    Colossians 2:15
    He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.
    Hebrews 2:14
    Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.
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