⁸ When the Helper comes, he will ·prove to the people of the world the truth about sin [^Lconvict/expose/convince the world about sin], about ·being right with God [^Lrighteousness], and about judgment [^Cthe meaning of this sentence is uncertain, as are the explanatory phrases in vv. 9–11]. ⁹ ·He will prove to them that sin is not believing in me [^Lconcerning sin, because they do not believe in me]. ¹⁰ ·He will prove to them that being right with God comes from my going to the Father and not being seen anymore [^Lconcerning righteousness, because I go to the Father and you will no longer see me; ^Cprobably means the Spirit will convict the world of its empty righteousness because Jesus is no longer present to model true righteousness].