John 16:8 cpdv — And when he has arrived, he will argue against the world, about sin and about justice and about judgment:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he has arrived, he will argue against the world, about sin and about justice and about judgment:"

— John 16:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 16 — Context

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But I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you. And now I am going to him who sent me. And no one among you has asked me, ‘Where are you going?’

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But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.

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But I tell you the truth: it is expedient for you that I am going. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But when I will have gone away, I will send him to you.

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And when he has arrived, he will argue against the world, about sin and about justice and about judgment:

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about sin, indeed, because they have not believed in me;

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about justice, truly, because I am going to the Father, and you will not see me any longer;

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about judgment, then, because the prince of this world has already been judged.

John 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 16:8 say?
John 16:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he has arrived, he will argue against the world, about sin and about justice and about judgment:”
Where is John 16:8 in the Bible?
John 16:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 8.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 16:8.
What translation should I read John 16:8 in?
John 16:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 16:8?
John 16:8 reads (CPDV): “And when he has arrived, he will argue against the world, about sin and about justice and about judgment:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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