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concerningπερὶjudgment,κρίσεωςbecauseὅτιthe rulerὁ ἄρχωνof this worldτοῦ κόσμου τούτουhas been judged.κέκριται
John 16:11
Study it in the app“concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.”
Jesus explains why it is better that he go: the Spirit of truth will comeThe Holy Spirit
With the Greek beneath
John 16:11, word by word
- judgmentκρίσεωςkriseōs
judgment
A judge's sentence; above all, the one God will give at the end.
Where else “kriseōs” appears- the rulerἄρχωνarchōn
prince
The chief of demons: "the ruler of this world".
Where else “archōn” appears- of this worldκόσμουkosmou
world against God
People who live with their backs to God.
Where else “kosmou” appears- has been judgedκέκριταιkekritai
judge
To hear a case and give sentence, as God will do with the world.
Where else “kekritai” appears
The context
10concerning righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me;
11 · This verse (above)
12I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
To study John 16 in a group
1. What it says
Jesus says it is to their advantage that he goes away. What does he say the Spirit of truth will do when he comes? (vv. 7-15)
2. What it means
Jesus uses the picture of a woman giving birth to speak of sorrow and joy (vv. 20-22). What does he want his disciples to understand?
3. How I live it
Jesus says, “In the world you have affliction, but take courage” (v. 33). What difficulty today can you face with that peace?