Joh 8:46 | RWP | e4.org | Which of you convicteth me of sin? ( Τις εξ υμων ελεγχε με περ αμαριτασ; ). See on ; (the work of the Holy Spirit) for ελεγχω for charge and proof. The use of αμαρτια as in means sin in general, not particular sins. The rhetorical question which receives no answer involves sinlessness ( ) without specifically saying so. Bernard suggests that Jesus paused after this pungent question before going on. Why do ye not believe me? ( Δια τ υμεις ου πιστευετε μοι; ). This question drives home the irrationality of their hostility to Jesus. It was based on prejudice and predilection.

‏ John 8:46

Which of you convicteth me of sin? ( Τις εξ υμων ελεγχε με περ αμαριτασ; ). See on 3:20; 16:8 (the work of the Holy Spirit) for ελεγχω for charge and proof. The use of αμαρτια as in 1:29 means sin in general, not particular sins. The rhetorical question which receives no answer involves sinlessness (Heb 4:15) without specifically saying so. Bernard suggests that Jesus paused after this pungent question before going on.

Why do ye not believe me? ( Δια τ υμεις ου πιστευετε μοι; ). This question drives home the irrationality of their hostility to Jesus. It was based on prejudice and predilection.