John 16:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 16:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 16:8 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: reprove: or, convince" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 16:8 — KJV
“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: reprove: or, convince”
— John 16:8 (KJV)
John 16:8 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 16:8
“And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.”
Shares key themes with John 16:8: world, righteousness, judgment
“Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.”
Shares key themes with John 16:8: come, world, righteousness
“Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.”
Shares key themes with John 16:8: come, world, righteousness
“How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.”
Shares key themes with John 16:8: come, righteousness, judgment
“With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.”
Shares key themes with John 16:8: world, righteousness, judgment
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