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of judgment, because the prince of this world has been judged.
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Satan's Defeat is Final
Commentators emphasize that the phrase "hath been judged" points to a decisive, completed event. Christ's death and resurrection were not just a sacrifice but a cosmic victory that condemned and defeated Satan. The Holy Spirit convinces the world of God's ultimate judgment by pointing to this already-won battle.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Of judgment. That God is just and will execute judgment. This is proved by what He immediately states.
The prince of this world…
Because the prince of this world hath been judged (οτ ο αρχων του κοσμου τουτου κεκριτα). Cf. 12:31; 14:31 for the title. Perfect …
19th Century
Anglican
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.—Compare Notes on John 3:17-18 and John 12:30-31. The tense here …
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Baptist
And when he has come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they do not believe in me; of ri…
(c) Judgment always occurs when an act or thought is evaluated by an absolute principle. When human sin is confronted by the righteousness of Chris…
16th Century
Protestant
Of judgment. Those who understand the word (κρίσεως) judgment as signifying condemnation have some argument on their sid…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged . This is to be understood of the judiciary power and authority o…
Christ's departure was necessary for the Comforter's coming. Sending the Spirit was to be the fruit of Christ's death, which was His going away. Hi…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, our Lord consoled His apostles by promising them the Holy Spirit. Here He shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring to the…
