8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: Read full chapter · John 16:8 in all English ...

He will come to convict the world of sin, to show the world what has God's approval, and to convince the world that God judges it. 16:9 · 16:7 · Parallel Commentaries

Here, Jesus refers to three specific facets of this conviction: sin, righteousness, and judgment. The following verses will add detail to each.

8 When he comes, he will prove that the world's people are guilty. He will prove their guilt concerning sin and godliness and judgment.

And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God's righteousness, and of the coming judgment.

8 When he comes, he will prove that the world's people are guilty. He will prove their guilt concerning sin and godliness and judgment.

And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment:

When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak.

Very simply, God does it through believers who walk in obedience to His Word. The Holy Spirit brings conviction of sin and Christ's righteousness and the ...

When he comes, he will prove that the world's people are guilty. He will prove their guilt concerning sin and godliness and judgment.