John 16:9 — ExegesisTAB

The opening prepositional phrase peri hamartias {περὶ ἁμαρτίας | perì hamartías} sets the topic first and points the discourse toward the specific area under discussion. The particle men {μέν | mén} is contrastive and anticipatory, preparing for the paired elements that follow in the wider context even though English normally leaves it implicit. Hoti {ὅτι | hóti} introduces an explanatory relation, so the clause that follows gives the ground for the conviction of sin. The negated present verb pisteuousin {πιστεύουσιν | pisteúousin} portrays continuing unbelief rather than a single act of doubt, and eis eme {εἰς ἐμέ | eis emé} presents belief as movement toward Jesus personally. The final placement of eme {ἐμέ | emé} gives Jesus prominence, making Him the decisive reference point by which sin is identified.