Of sin Or, Concerning sin. This naturally comes first: the work of the Spirit begins with convincing man that he is a fallen, sinful creature in rebellion against God.

because they believe not on me This is the source of sin unbelief; formerly, unbelief in God, now unbelief in His Ambassador. Not that the sin is limited to unbelief, but this is the beginning of it: -Because" does not explain -sin," but -will convict." The Spirit, by bringing the fact of unbelief home to the hearts of men, shews what the nature of sin is.

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