Bible Commentary

And he must needs go through Samaria. 4. he must needs go through Samaria ] There was no other way, unless he crossed the Jordan and went round by Perea, as Jews sometimes did to avoid annoyance from the Samaritans (on the Samaritans, see note on Mat 10:5). As Christ was on his way from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:4”

He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee. 3. He left Juda ] The stronghold of the Pharisees and of the party opposed to Christ. We are to infer, therefore, that this report made them commence operations against Him. departed again into Galilee ] ‘Again’ is somewhat wanting in authority. It points to the period … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:3”

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) 2. Jesus himself baptized not ] Because baptizing is the work of a minister, not of the Lord. Christ baptizes with the Holy Spirit (Joh 1:33). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Though Jesus himself baptized not – The reason why Jesus did not baptize … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:2”

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. 36. hath everlasting life ] Or, eternal life (see on Joh 3:16). Note the tense; ‘hath’ not ‘shall have.’ Believers are already in possession of eternal life. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 3:36”

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 35. loveth the Son ] Comp. Joh 5:20. This is the reason for His giving all things into His hand. Christ is thus made ‘Head over all things’ (Eph 1:22), and ‘Lord of all’ (Act 10:36). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 3:35”

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure [unto him.] 34. whom God hath sent ] Better, whom God sent, viz. Christ ‘who cometh from above,’ Joh 3:31. God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him ] ‘God’ is of doubtful authority; ‘unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 3:34”

He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. 33. The Baptist shews at once that ‘no man’ is hyperbolical; there are some who received the testimony. hath received hath set to his seal ] Better, received set his seal. his testimony ] his witness. ‘His’ is emphatic, balancing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 3:33”

And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. 32. what he hath seen and heard ] In His pre-existence with God; Joh 3:11, Joh 1:18. He has immediate knowledge of heavenly things. that he testifieth ] Better, that he witnesseth (see on Joh 1:7). Precisely this is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 3:32”

He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. 31. that cometh from above ] i.e. Christ. Comp. Joh 3:13, Joh 8:23, He ‘is above all,’ John included. No one, however exalted a Prophet, can … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 3:31”

He must increase, but I [must] decrease. 30. must ] It is so ordained in the counsels of God. Comp. Joh 3:7 ; Joh 3:14, Joh 9:4, Joh 10:16, Joh 20:9. This joy of the friend of the Bridegroom, in full view of the inevitable wane of his own influence and dignity, is in marked … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 3:30”