And he (κα εκεινος). Emphatic demonstrative masculine pronoun.

When he is come (ελθων). Second aorist acti…

He will reprove. The word translated reprove means commonly to demonstrate by argument, to prove, and to persuade anyone to do so…

And when he is come, he will reprove the world.—Better, as in the margin, convince the world. ([Reference John 8…

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I…

St. John Chrysostom: The disciples, not yet perfected and being overcome by sorrow, were rebuked and corrected by our Lord. He…

Three major aspects of the ministry of the Holy Spirit are described in vv.8– 15: (1) to the world—conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment (…

And when he is come. Passing by the diversity of expositions, which we have received because of the obscurity of the passage, I will only …

And when he is come
The coming of the Spirit here, chiefly designs his descent upon the apostles, at the day of "Pen…

Christ's departure was nece ary for the Comforter's coming. Sending the Spirit was to be the fruit of Christ's death, which was His going away. His…

1. Previously, our Lord consoled His apostles by promising them the Holy Spirit. Here He shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring to the…