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Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:17-19

Further results of the raising of Lazarus: v. 17. The people therefore that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. v. 18. For this cause the people also met Him for that they heard that He had done this miracle v. 19. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? Behold, the world is gone after Him. The ovation given to Jesus on the day of His entry into Jerusalem would probably never have... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:20-22

The First-Fruits of the Heathen. The Greeks apply to the disciples: v. 20. And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast. v. 21. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. v. 22. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew; and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. Certain Greeks there were among the crowds that came up to worship at the feast. They may have been men living in the Decapolis... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:23-26

The hour of Christ's glorification: v. 23. And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come that the Son of Man should be glorified. v. 24. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. v. 25. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. v. 26. If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall also... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:27-33

The manner of Christ's glorification: v. 27. Now is My soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour; but for this cause came I unto this hour. v. 28. Father, glorify Thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. v. 29. The people therefore that stood by and heard it said that it thundered; others said, An angel spake to Him. v. 30. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of Me, but for... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:34-36

Walking in the Light. John 12:34-Mark : The necessity of believing in the Light: v. 34. The people answered Him, We have heard out of the Law that Christ abideth forever; and how sayest Thou, The Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man? v. 35. Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you; for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. v. 36. While ye have light, believe in the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:37-41

The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy: v. 37. But though He had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on Him, v. 38. that the saying of Esaias the Prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report, and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? v. 39. Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, v. 40. He hath blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:42-50

Of Faith in Christ and God. John 12:42-Philippians : v. 42. Nevertheless, among the chief rulers also many believed on Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; v. 43. for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. v. 4. Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on Me believeth not on Me, but on Him that sent Me. v. 45. And he that seeth Me seeth Him that sent Me. v. 46. I am come a light into the world,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - John 12:9-19

IVAntithesis Between The Homage Of Pious Jews And Festal Pilgrims, And The High-Priests With Their Adherents, Who Desire To Destroy The Lord’s Friends As Well As Himself. The Prince Of Peace And The Palm-Branches(John 12:9-19.)(Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-44.)9Much people14 of the Jews therefore knew [learned] that he was there: and they came [thither] not for Jesus’ sake [on account of Jesus] only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead; 10But the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - John 12:20-36

V aANTITHESIS BETWEEN THE GENTILE GREEKS FROM ABROAD WHO DO HOMAGE TO CHRIST, AND THE MAJORITY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE THAT FALL AWAY FROM CHRIST IN UNBELIEF AND OCCASION HIS RETURN INTO CONCEALMENT. SYMBOLISM OF THE JEWISH PASCHAL-FEAST, OF HELLENISM, OF THE GRAIN OF WHEAT. THE GLORIFICATION BY SUFFERING AND DEATH, OR THE SPIRITUAL SELF-SACRIFICE OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLEJohn 12:20-36(John 12:24-26. Laurentius-Pericope; John 12:31-36. Elevation of the Cross.)20And [But] there were certain Greeks... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - John 12:37-50

V bANTITHESIS BETWEEN SELF-HARDENING ISRAEL AND THE WORLD, THAT BOTH STANDS IN NEED OF SALVATION AND IS READY TO RECEIVE IT,—OR THE WITHDRAWAL OF CHRIST AND THE EVANGELIST’S REVIEW OF HIS OFFICIAL LABORS(John 12:37-50.)37But though he had done so many miracles [had wrought so many, or, so great signs]45 before them, yet they believed not on [in] him: 38That the saying of Esaias [Isaiah] the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, ‘Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm... read more

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