Bible Commentary

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 2. Every branch ] The word for ‘branch’ in these six verses occurs here only in N.T., and in classical Greek is specially used of the vine. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 15:2”

But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. 31. But that ] Once more we have an instance of S. John’s elliptical use of these words (see on Joh 13:18), ‘But (this is done, i.e. Satan … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:31”

Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 30. Hereafter I will not talk much ] Literally, No longer shall I speak many things: comp. Joh 15:15. the prince of this world cometh ] Better, the ruler of the world is coming. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:30”

And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 29. ye might believe ] Better, ye may believe. The brevity of the expression makes it ambiguous. It may mean either, ‘ye may believe that I am He ’ (as in Joh 13:19), in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:29”

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 28. Ye have heard, &c.] Literally, Ye heard that I said to you, I am going away … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:28”

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 27. Peace I leave with you ] “Finally the discourse returns to the point from which it started. Its object had been to reassure … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:27”

But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 26. But the Comforter ] Better, But the Advocate (see on Joh 14:16). which is the Holy Ghost ] Even … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:26”

These things have I spoken unto you, being [yet ]present with you. 25. being yet present ] Better, while abiding; it is S. John’s favourite verb (see on Joh 1:33). With this verse the discourse takes a fresh start returning to the subject of the Paraclete. Perhaps there is a pause after Joh 14:24. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:25”

He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me. 24. is not mine ] To be understood literally: see on Joh 12:44. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The word which ye hear is not mine – See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:24”

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 23. Judas ] Excluding the genealogies of Christ we have six persons of this name in the N.T. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 14:23”