John 16:8

And, &c. These four verses exhibit the Figure of speech Prosapodosis, App-6.

when He is come. having come.

he. Greek. ekeinos. See John 14:26.

reprove. convict, i.e. bring in guilty. Greek. elencho (Latin. convince). Elsewhere in John 3:20, "reprove"; John 8:9, "convict"; John 8:46, "convince". Compare also Titus 1:9; James 2:9.

world. Greek. kosmos. App-129.

of. concerning. App-104.

sin. App-128.

judgment. App-177.

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