SEV Biblia, Chapter 16:8
Y cuando l viniere redargir al mundo de pecado, y de justicia, y de juicio.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - John 16:8
Verse 8. He will reprove] elegxei, He will demonstrate these matters so clearly as to leave no doubt on the minds of those who are simple of heart; and so fully as to confound and shut the mouths of those who are gainsayers. See Acts ii. 1, &c. The world] The Jewish nation first, and afterwards the Gentile world; for his influences shall not be confined to one people, place, or time.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 8. And when he is come , etc.] The coming of the Spirit here, chiefly designs his descent upon the apostles, at the day of Pentecost: as the things ascribed to him, and which were then done by him, clearly show; though it may also include his coming along with, and by the ministration of the Gospel, into the hearts of his people at conversion, in all after ages of time: he will reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment : by the world is principally meant, the Jews; the world among whom Christ personally was, who knew him not, disbelieved him, rejected him as the Messiah, hated and persecuted him, even unto death; though not to the exclusion of the Gentiles, the whole world that lies in wickedness; since both joined, and were concerned in these things, and reproved of them; which reproving, as it may respect different persons, may intend both such reproofs and convictions, as are not attended with conversion, and issue in salvation; and such as are powerful, spiritual, and to saving purposes: the several things the Spirit of God is said to reprove of, being repeated in the following verses, with reasons or specifications annexed to them, will be there considered.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 7-15 - Christ's departure was necessary to the Comforter's coming. Sending the Spirit was to be the fruit of Christ's death, which was his going away His bodily presence could be only in one place at one time, but his Spirit is every where, in all places, at all times, wherever two of three are gathered together in his name. See here the office of the Spirit, first to reprove, or to convince. Convincing work is the Spirit's work; he can do it effectually, and none but he. It is the method the Holy Spirit takes, first to convince, and then to comfort The Spirit shall convince the world, of sin; not merely tell them of it. The Spirit convinces of the fact of sin; of the fault of sin; of the folly of sin; of the filth of sin, that by it we are become hatefu to God; of the fountain of sin, the corrupt nature; and lastly, of the fruit of sin, that the end thereof is death. The Holy Spirit prove that all the world is guilty before God. He convinces the world of righteousness; that Jesus of Nazareth was Christ the righteous. Also of Christ's righteousness, imparted to us for justification an salvation. He will show them where it is to be had, and how they may be accepted as righteous in God's sight. Christ's ascension proves the ransom was accepted, and the righteousness finished, through whic believers were to be justified. Of judgment, because the prince of thi world is judged. All will be well, when his power is broken, who mad all the mischief. As Satan is subdued by Christ, this gives u confidence, for no other power can stand before him. And of the day of judgment. The coming of the Spirit would be of unspeakable advantage to the disciples. The Holy Spirit is our Guide, not only to show us the way, but to go with us by continued aids and influences. To be led int a truth is more than barely to know it; it is not only to have the notion of it in our heads, but the relish, and savour, and power of is in our hearts. He shall teach all truth, and keep back nothin profitable, for he will show things to come. All the gifts and grace of the Spirit, all the preaching, and all the writing of the apostles under the influence of the Spirit, all the tongues, and miracles, wer to glorify Christ. It behoves every one to ask, whether the Holy Spiri has begun a good work in his heart? Without clear discovery of ou guilt and danger, we never shall understand the value of Christ' salvation; but when brought to know ourselves aright, we begin to se the value of the Redeemer. We should have fuller views of the Redeemer and more lively affections to him, if we more prayed for, and depende on the Holy Spirit.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ ελθων 2064 5631 V-2AAP-NSM εκεινος 1565 D-NSM ελεγξει 1651 5692 V-FAI-3S τον 3588 T-ASM κοσμον 2889 N-ASM περι 4012 PREP αμαρτιας 266 N-GSF και 2532 CONJ περι 4012 PREP δικαιοσυνης 1343 N-GSF και 2532 CONJ περι 4012 PREP κρισεως 2920 N-GSF
Vincent's NT Word Studies
8. Will reprove (elegxei). See on iii. 20. Rev., convict.Of sin - righteousness - judgment (peri) Literally, concerning. Rev., in respect of. Of gives a wrong impression, viz., that He will convict the world of being sinful, unrighteous, and exposed to judgment. This is true, but the preposition implies more. He will convict the world as respects these three; that is, will convict it of ignorance of their real nature.
Righteousness (dikaiosunhv). Only here and ver. 10 in the Gospel. It occurs in the First Epistle and in Revelation.
