Bible Commentary

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 5. ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost ] Thus was now to be fulfilled that of which John the Baptist had spoken (Mat 3:11), “He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 1:5”

And, being assembled together with [them,] commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he,] ye have heard of me. 4. not depart from Jerusalem ] This injunction is only mentioned by St Luke (Luk 24:49). The importance of their keeping together until the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 1:4”

To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 3. after his passion ] Literally, after he had suffered. by many infallible proofs ] The adjective here has no representative in the original. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 1:3”

Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 2. the day in which he was taken up ] The Gospel of St Luke closes with a very brief notice of the Ascension: of which event fuller details … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 1:2”

And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. 25. every one ] Literally, one by one. I suppose ] The Greek word ( oimai) occurs nowhere else … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 21:25”

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. 24. which testifieth ] Better, which beareth witness. Whether ‘these things’ refers to the whole Gospel, or only to the contents of chap. 21 cannot be determined. wrote ] Note the change from present … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 21:24”

Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what [is that] to thee? 23. Then went this saying ] This saying therefore went. abroad among ] Literally, forth unto: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 21:23”

Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what [is that] to thee? follow thou me. 22. If I will ] Christ died and rose again that He might become the Lord and Master both of the dead and the living (Rom 14:9). He speaks here in full consciousness of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 21:22”

Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what [shall] this man [do]? 21. Peter seeing him ] Peter therefore seeing him. Once more we see the intimacy between these two Apostles. When S. Peter is told to follow, S. John does so also unbidden; and S. Peter having received his own commission asks about … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 21:21”

Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 20 23. The Misunderstood Saying respecting the Evangelist 20. Peter, turning about, seeth ] Omit ‘then.’ The graphic details are those of an eyewitness. leaned ] Better, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 21:20”