Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
Parallel translations
- WEB about judgment, because the prince of this world has been judged.
- BSB and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.
- NKJV of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
- NASB and regarding judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.
- NLT Judgment will come because the ruler of this world has already been judged.
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The Spirit convicts concerning judgment because the prince of this world has been judged. Christ's victory guarantees coming judgment.
Overview
The cross and resurrection mean that Satan, 'the prince of this world,' has already been judged and defeated. This decisive verdict assures that final judgment is certain for all who side with him in rejecting Christ. The Spirit convicts the world that its ruler is condemned, calling people to flee to Christ before judgment falls.
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Cross-references · 33
- John 12:31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
- 1 Jn 3:8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
- Col 2:15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
- John 14:30Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
- Heb 2:14Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
- 2 Cor 4:4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
- Rev 20:10–15And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
- Rev 12:7–10And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
- Isa 49:24–26Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?
- Matt 12:18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
- Eph 2:2Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
- Ps 68:18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.
- Acts 17:30–31And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
- Luke 10:18And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
- 1 Cor 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
- Matt 12:36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
- Heb 9:27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
- Rev 1:7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
- John 5:22–27For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
- 2 Pet 2:4–9For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;
- Heb 6:2Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
- Acts 10:42And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
- 2 Cor 5:10–11For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
- Gen 3:15And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
- 2 Pet 3:7But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
- Rev 20:2–3And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
- Rom 2:2–4But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
- Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
- 1 Cor 6:3–4Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?
- Rom 16:20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
- Rom 2:16In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
- Rom 14:10–12But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
- Acts 26:18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
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