John 16:8-11 KJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:8

Verse 8 8.And when he is come. Passing by the diversity of expositions, which we have received in consequence of the obscurity of the passage, I shall only state what appears to me to be in accordance with Christ’s true meaning. He had promised his Spirit to the disciples; and now he praises the excellence of the gift from its effect, because this Spirit will not only guide, support, and protect them in private, but will extend more widely his power and efficacy. He will convince the world;... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:9

Verse 9 9.Of sin. It now remains that we see what it is to convince of sin Christ appears to make unbelief the only cause of sin, and this is tortured by commentators in various ways; but, as I have already said, I do not intend to detail the opinions which have been held and advanced. First, it ought to be observed, that the judgment of the Spirit commences with the demonstration of sin; for the commencement of spiritual instruction is, that men born in sin have nothing in them but what leads... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:10

Verse 10 10.Of righteousness. We must attend to the succession of steps which Christ lays down. He now says that the world must be convinced of righteousness; for men will never hunger and thirst for righteousness, but, on the contrary, will disdainfully reject all that is said concerning it, if they have not been moved by a conviction of sin As to believers particularly, we ought to understand that they cannot make progress in the Gospel till they have first been humbled; and this cannot take... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:11

Verse 11 11.Of judgment. Those who understand the word ( κρίσεως) judgment as signifying condemnation, have some argument on their side; for Christ immediately adds, that the prince of this world hath been judged But I prefer a different opinion, namely, that, the light of the Gospel having been kindled, the Spirit manifests that the world has been brought into a state of good order by the victory of Christ, by which he overturned the authority of Satan; as if he had said, that this is a true... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:5-11

The rectory of the disciples. Jesus now describes the power which will gain their victory over the world. I. THE POWER WHICH WILL GIVE THE VICTORY . 1. The disciples were too absorbed by the sorrows of the approaching separation to think of anything but themselves . "But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? Bat because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart." 2. The expediency of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7-11

(a) The threefold conviction of the world . The extraordinary fullness of suggestion in the following words, and the strong opinions entertained by different theological schools, render interpretation a difficult task. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7-33

(9) The promise of the Paraclete . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:8

And he, when he is come ( ἐλθών ). A right royal assurance. The Holy Spirit will come, as my grace and the result of my sending. He will convict the world. Little doubt is now entertained that this ἔλεγχος implies the refutation of error, the discovery of wrong-doing, the bringing it home to the person convinced, and thus convicted ( John 3:20 ; John 8:9 , John 8:46 ; 1 Corinthians 14:24 ; Titus 1:9 ; James 2:9 ); making such a one see that he is open to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:8-9

Conviction of sin. Looking forward to the dispensation of the Spirit, the Lord Jesus described by anticipation the work of the Spirit in the world. It cannot be overlooked that this work has been, and ever must be, connected with the publication of the gospel of salvation through the Divine Redeemer. It is not to be supposed that we exalt the office of the Spirit when we neglect or depreciate the Word with which and through which the Spirit acts. I. THE SIN OF WHICH THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:8-10

Conviction of righteousness. In order to moral improvement there must be a sense of sin and its degradation and misery, and there must be some apprehension of righteousness and holiness accompanied by both admiration and aspiration. It is an evidence of the divinely wise provision of the gospel of Christ, that there is secured for man, in the influences of the Spirit of God, not only a power which dissatisfies men with sin, but a power which impels men to righteousness. I. THERE IS ... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:5-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7-33

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:8

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:8-10

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