to the Father (v. 10). The word righteousness (dikaiosynē) probably includes its sense of “justice.” His opponents did not judge with right judgment (7:24), and this is seen especially in their condemnation of Jesus for his claim to be God’s Son (19:7). Jesus’ return to the Father will expose their justice as unjust. Jesus adds, “And you will no longer see me” (paraphrased in the NIV), which reinforces it is to the disciples advantage that Jesus go to the Father (v. 7). Third, the world is wrong
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