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John 16:11

John 16:11
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Howbeit, when the Spirit of truth is come,.... Of this character of the Spirit, see Joh 14:17. His coming, as before, intends more especially his descent on the apostles at Pentecost; though what is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Of judgment - That God is just, and will execute judgment. This is proved by what he immediately states. The prince of this world - Satan. See the notes at Joh 12:31. The death of Christ was a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Of judgment - Of the false judgment of the Jews in condemning the Lord Jesus, who, as some think, is intended here by the ruler of this world: see Joh 14:30. Others think that Satan is meant whose…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 16:7-15

As it was usual with the Old Testament prophets to comfort the church in its calamities with the promise of the Messiah (Isa 9:6; Mic 5:6; Zac 3:8); so, the Messiah being come, the promise of the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Of judgment … judged Better, Concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world hath been judged(see on Joh 12:31 and Joh 14:30). As the world has had its own false views about sin and…