John 7:39 KJV,NLT

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:39

Of the Spirit - Of the Holy Spirit, that should be sent down to attend their preaching and to convert sinners.For the Holy Ghost was not yet given - Was not given in such full and large measures as should be after Jesus had ascended to heaven. Certain measures of the influences of the Spirit had been always given in the conversion and sanctification of the ancient saints and prophets; but that abundant and full effusion which the apostles were permitted afterward to behold had not yet been... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:38-39

John 7:38-39. He that believeth on me With a living faith, and with his heart unto righteousness; as the Scripture hath said As God in the Scriptures hath promised and attested in many places; out of his belly From within him, from his mind and heart; shall flow rivers of living water He shall receive spiritual blessings, or communications of divine grace, in so great an abundance, that he shall not only be refreshed and comforted himself, but shall be instrumental in refreshing and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:14-44

86. Jesus teaches in the temple (John 7:14-44)The Feast of Tabernacles lasted a week. After the excitement of the first two or three days had died down, Jesus began to teach in the temple. People were impressed with his teaching, though he taught not to gain honour for himself but to bring glory to God who had sent him. If people loved God and wanted to do his will, they would see that what Jesus taught was the truth of God (John 7:14-18). The Jews accused Jesus of breaking the law, because on... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:39

But this , &c. See note on "And we" (John 1:14 ). Here the true interpretation is given. this spake He of the Spirit . Not of the believer. the Spirit . Referring to the gift of pneuma hagion (in the next clause), of which He was the Giver, and believers the recipients. See App-101 . receive. And which would be "in him" (the receiver) "springing up" in him, not flowing out as a river from him, for the supply of others. See the ref's. on John 7:38 . the Holy Ghost . Greek. pneuma... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:39

But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believed on him were to receive: for the Spirit was not yet given; because Jesus was not yet glorified.This verse is the proof that the first portion of John 3 is spoken of Christian baptism, not at that time commanded, but anticipated by the Lord's remarks there, just as the outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost is anticipated here. The commentators who make such a big thing out of the great commission's not having been given when Jesus spoke to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 7:37-39

John 7:37-39. In the last day, &c.— It is commonly supposed, that, while Jesus was thus discoursing in the temple on the last and great day of the feast, the water from Siloam was brought into the women's court of the temple with the usual solemnities, according to the directions of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, if we may believe the Jewish writers: part of this water they drank with loud acclamations, in commemorationofthemercy shewn to their fathers, who were relieved by the miracle... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 7:39

39. this spake he of the Spirit—who, by His direct personal agency, opens up this spring of living waters in the human spirit (John 3:6), and by His indwelling in the renewed soul ensures their unfailing flow. they that believe, &c.—As the Holy Ghost is, in the redemption of man, entirely at the service of Christ, as His Agent, so it is only in believing connection with Christ that any one "receives" the Spirit. for the Holy Ghost was not yet given —Beyond all doubt the word "given," or... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:10-42

H. Jesus’ third visit to Jerusalem 7:10-10:42This section of the text describes Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem during the feast of Tabernacles and the feast of Dedication. John evidently included it in His narrative because it contains important revelations of Jesus’ identity and explains the mounting opposition to Jesus that culminated in His crucifixion. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:14-44

2. Jesus’ ministry at the feast of Tabernacles 7:14-44John presented this occasion of Jesus’ teaching ministry as consisting of three emphases: Jesus’ authority, His origin and destiny, and the promise of the Holy Spirit. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:37-44

The promise of the Spirit 7:37-44Having announced His departure, Jesus proceeded to offer the Holy Spirit for those who believed on Him (cf. chs. 14-16). read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:38-39

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:14-44

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:39

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:39

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 7:37-39

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 7:39

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:10-42

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:14-44

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:37-44

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