John 16:10

Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

Ver. 10. Of righteousness, because, &c.] What strength is there in that reason? This: Christ took upon him to be our surety, and he must acquit us of all our sins ere he can go to his Father.

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¹⁰ Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

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