Bible Commentary

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. 5. As long as I am in the world ] Better, Whensoever I am in the world; it is not the same construction as ‘so long as it is day.’ The Light shines at various times and in various degrees, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 9:5”

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 4. I must work, &c.] The reading here is somewhat doubtful, as to whether ‘I’ or ‘we,’ ‘Me’ or ‘us’ is right in each case. The best authorities give, We must work the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 9:4”

Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 3. Christ shews that there is a third alternative, which their question assumes that there is not. Moreover He by implication warns them against assuming a connexion between suffering and sin in individuals … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 9:3”

And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind 2. Master ] Better, Rabbi: see on Joh 4:31. who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? ] Literally, that he should be born blind (see note on Joh 8:56). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 9:2”

Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. 59. Then took they up stones ] Or, Therefore took they up stones, i.e. in consequence of His last words. They see clearly what He means. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 8:59”

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. 58. Before Abraham was, I am ] Here our translators have lamentably gone back from earlier translations. Cranmer has, ‘Ere Abraham was born, I am;’ and the Rhemish, ‘Before that Abraham was made, I am,’ following the Vulgate, Antequam Abraham … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 8:58”

Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? 57. Then said the Jews ] Better. Therefore said the Jews. Thou art not yet fifty years old ] The reading, ‘forty years,’ which Chrysostom and a few authorities give, is no doubt incorrect. It has arisen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 8:57”

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw [it,] and was glad. 56. rejoiced to see my day ] Literally, exulted that he might see My day, the object of his joy being represented as the goal to which his heart is directed. This is a remarkable instance of S. John’s preference … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 8:56”

Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. 55. Yet ye have not known him; but I know him ] Once more we have two different Greek words … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 8:55”

Jesus answered, If I honor myself, my honor is nothing: it is my Father that honoreth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: 54. If I honour myself ] Better, If I shall have glorified Myself, My glory is nothing. It is not the same word as is rendered ‘honour’ in Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 8:54”