of sin, because they believe not on me;
Verse 9. Of sin. The first thing specified of which the world would be convinced is sin. Sin, in general, is any violation of a law of God, but the particular sin of which men are here said to be convinced is that of rejecting the Lord Jesus.
Christ's departure was absolutely necessary; without it the Advocate would not come. Though the disciples found this doctrine strange and sorrowful, He assured them it was expedient for them, showing His gracious concern to give us what truly benefits us, not what our folly desires.
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Commenting on John 16:7-15
Of sin, because they believe not on me. The "sin" here primarily intended, is that of the Jews, in disbelieving, rejecting, and crucifying Christ; and which the Spirit of God, by Peter, charged upon them on the day of "Pentecost", and fully proved against them; gave such clear evidence, and wrought such strong convictions of in their minds and consciences, that being pricked to the...