john-3:14-17,-john-12:30-32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:14

And as Moses - Jesus proceeds in this and the following verses to state the reason why he came into the world and, in order to this, he illustrates His design, and the efficacy of his coming, by a reference to the case of the brass serpent, recorded in Numbers 21:8-9. The people were bitten by flying fiery serpents. There was no cure for the bite. Moses was directed to make an image of the serpent, and place it in sight of the people, that they might look on it and be healed. There is no... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:15

That whosoever - This shows the fulness and freeness of the gospel. All may come and be saved.Believeth in him - Whosoever puts confidence in him as able and willing to save. All who feel that they are sinners, that they have no righteousness of their own, and are willing to look to him as their only Saviour.Should not perish - They are in danger, by nature, of perishing - that is, of sinking down to the pains of hell; of being “punished with everlasting destruction” from the presence of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:16

For God so loved - This does not mean that God approved the conduct of men, but that he had benevolent feelings toward them, or was “earnestly desirous” of their happiness. God hates wickedness, but he still desires the Happiness of those who are sinful. “He hates the sin, but loves the sinner.” A parent may love his child and desire his welfare, and yet be strongly opposed to the conduct of that child. When we approve the conduct of another, this is the love of complacency; when we desire... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:17

To condemn the world - Not to judge, or pronounce sentence on mankind. God might justly have sent him for this. Man deserved condemnation, and it would have been right to have pronounced it; but God was willing that there should be an offer of pardon, and the sentence of condemnation was delayed. But, although Jesus did not come then to condemn mankind, yet the time is coming when he will return to judge the living and the dead, Act 17:31; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 25:31-46. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:14-15

John 3:14-15. As Moses lifted up the serpent As if he had said, And even this single witness, bearing testimony of heavenly things, will soon be taken from you; yea, and in a most ignominious manner. Or, as Dr. Doddridge connects the words with what precedes, “And now I mention the Son of man, let me rectify that grand mistake of yours concerning his kingdom, which otherwise may be attended with fatal consequences. You expect to see him raised on a magnificent throne; and not only breaking... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:16-19

John 3:16-19. For God so loved the world, &c. Here our Lord proceeds to inform Nicodemus, that men owed the blessings above mentioned to the free and immense love of God the Father, who desired their salvation with such ardency, that he sent his only-begotten Son to bestow it upon them; and that it is designed for all that will accept of it in the way God hath appointed. God, says he, so loved the world, that is, all men under heaven; even those that despise his love, and will for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 3:1-21

21. Jesus and Nicodemus (3:1-21)Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish Council, or Sanhedrin, was impressed with Jesus’ miracles, but faith based on miracles alone is not enough. There must be inner cleansing, a complete change of heart brought about by the creative power of the Spirit of God. Only then can a person enter the kingdom of God (John 3:1-5; cf. Ezekiel 36:25-27).Jews prided themselves that they were born Jews, and thought this guaranteed their entrance into the kingdom of God. Jesus was... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:14

as = even as. Reference to Numbers 21:9 . Moses . See note on John 1:17 and Matthew 8:4 . must = it behoved to, in order to fulfil the prophetic Scripture. See Luke 24:26 , Luke 24:46 . Acts 3:18 ; Acts 17:3 , and compare Hebrews 2:9 , Hebrews 2:10 . be lifted up. See note on John 3:13 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:15

whosoever = every one who. As here defined. believeth in. See App-150 . (See note on John 1:7 .) L reads epi; Lm T Tr. A WI and R read en. but have. Figure of speech Pleonasm ( App-6 ), for emph. The phrases "bath", "have eternal life", are the usual expressions in this Gospel for "live for ever "( App-151 . a). Compare verses: John 3:16 , John 3:36 ; John 5:24 ; John 6:40 , John 6:47 , Joh 6:54 ; 1 John 3:15 ; 1 John 3:5 , 1 John 3:11 . eternal . Greek. aionios. App-151 . i: i.e. in Him.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:16

loved. Greek agapao. App-135 . A word characteristic of this Gospel. See p. 1511. world . Greek. kosmos. App-129 . See note on John 1:9 . only, &c. See John 1:14 . Son . App-108 . everlasting . Same as "eternal" in John 3:15 . See App-151 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:14-15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:16-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 3:1-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:16

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