And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
And when he comes, he's going to call out the world on three things: sin, what's actually right, and the judgment that's coming.
The Spirit's job is to be the world's truth-teller about what's really going on.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of Jesus' farewell discourse to his disciples during the Last Supper, around 30 AD in Jerusalem, where he prepares them for his impending crucifixion and departure. Jesus is describing the role of the Holy Spirit, whom he calls the Advocate or Comforter, as one who will challenge and expose the world's misunderstandings about sin, righteousness, and judgment. This occurs in the context of first-century Jewish culture, where religious leaders often emphasized legalistic righteousness, and Jesus is shifting the focus to a deeper spiritual conviction.
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