Bible Commentary

It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. 45. in the prophets ] The direct reference is to Isa 54:13, but there are similar passages Jer 31:33-34; Joe 3:16-17. The quotation explains what is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:45”

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 44. draw him ] It is the same word as is used Joh 12:32; ‘will draw all men unto Me.’ The word does not necessarily imply force, still less irresistible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:44”

Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. 43 46. Digression on the difficulty of coming to Christ as a believer 43. Murmur not ] Christ does not answer their objection or explain. Even among the first Christians the fact of his miraculous conception seems to have been made known only gradually, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:43”

And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? 42. Is not this ] Or, Is not this fellow; the expression is contemptuous. whose father and mother we know ] ‘We know all about His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:42”

The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. 41. The Jews then murmured at him ] Better, The Jews therefore muttered respecting Him, talked in an under tone among themselves about Him: it does not necessarily mean that they found fault, though the context shews … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:41”

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. 40. And this is the will of him that sent me ] The true reading is; For this is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:40”

And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 39. this is the Father’s will, &c.] The true reading is; this is the will of Him that sent Me. that of all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:39”

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 38. I came down ] Better, I am come down or have descended. Four times in this discourse Christ declares that He is come down from heaven; Joh 6:38; Joh 6:50-51; Joh 6:58. The drift … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:38”

All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 37 40. Digression on the blessedness of those who come to Christ as believers 37. All that the Father giveth him that cometh ] There is a significant change of gender in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:37”

But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. 36. I said unto you ] When? no such saying is recorded. Ewald thus finds some slight evidence for his theory that a whole sheet of this Gospel has been lost between chapters 5 and 6. But the reference may easily … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:36”