John 16:8-11
What is written? (ESV)
And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
What does it say?
When He (the Holy Spirit) comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin because they do not believe in Me (the Son); concerning righteousness because I go to the Father and you will no longer see Me; concerning judgment because the ruler of this world has been judged.
What is its immediate context?
This entire section of Scripture (John 13-17) is Jesus in the upper room with the twelve apostles. He speaks to them directly and gives them instructions about his coming death and what will follow. Here He is emphasizing the advantage of His departure to allow the coming of the “Helper” (e.g. Holy Spirit – 14:26 & 15:26), later referred to also as the “Spirit of truth” (vs 13).
