John 16:11 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)11 [And it will be shown] judgment, because the ruler of this world [i.e., Satan. See 12:31] has been condemned [i.e., by Jesus’ death and resurrection]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176911 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition11 About judgment, because the ruler (evil genius, prince) of this world [Satan] is judged and condemned and sentence already is passed upon him. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)11 of judgment, because the prince of this world hath been judged. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible11 He will show the world it was wrong about judgment because this world’s ruler stands condemned. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version11 about judgment, then, because the prince of this world has already been judged. Ver Capítulo |
and of teaching about immersions [Note: The use of the plural word here suggests teaching on the distinctions between Jewish washings and John’s and Christian immersion, whether in water or the Holy Spirit. See Acts 19:1-7], and about placing hands on people [Note: This act was practiced in the appointment of church leaders, in healing sick people and to impart supernatural gifts], and about people being raised from the dead and about never ending judgment.
You practiced such things when you lived according to the evil ways of this world, and according to the ruler of the [spiritual] powers of the air. [Note: This refers to Satan, whose influence permeates life around us]. He is the [evil] spirit who is now at work in people who are disobedient [to God].