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Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - John 3:1-36

John 3:1 . Nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. This rabbi is named by John as defending our Saviour in the council, and as attending the crucifixion. A gospel of the passion and the resurrection of Christ was published under his name; and though generally reputed spurious, yet it is mentioned by Bede, and by other good authors. He is understood to have left Judea when Stephen was martyred. John 3:3 . Except a man be born again. The jews thought, that to be of Abraham’s seed and to keep the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 3:22-36

John 3:22-36After these things came Jesus and His disciples unto the land of Judaea (see also on John 3:30 for the whole paragraph)Jesus and John and their disciplesI.A HUMBLING EXAMPLE OF THE PETTY JEALOUSIES AND PARTY SPIRIT WHICH MAY EXIST AMONG PROFESSORS OF RELIGION (verse 26). 1. This spirit is but too common in the churches. Men care more for the increase of their party than for the increase of Christianity, and cannot rejoice when it spreads outside of their own denomination or... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 3:31-36

John 3:31-36He that cometh from above is above all.Christ “above all” as a TeacherI. IN THE SUBLIMITY OF HIS ORIGIN (John 3:1). All others, from Enoch to Malachi were “of the earth.” II. IN THE CHARACTER OF HIS DOCTRINES. What does He teach? 1. The realities of which He Himself was conscious (verse 2) and not speculations. 2. Realities which were moral in their influence upon His hearers. They were not compelled to receive them, so many rejected Him. But those who believed Him had an assured... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 3:34-36

John 3:34-36He whom God hath sent speaketh the words of GodThe MediatorI.CHRIST’S EXCELLENCY IN HIS PROPHETICAL OFFICE (John 3:34). 1. He is the sent of God. His mission is the measure of Divine love to the world. God sent other messengers, the prophets, John, ministers; but as there is but one sun in the firmament, though men have furnished themselves with many derived lights, so there is but one messenger from God--one great centre of illumination for the use of all who are beyond the limits... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 3:34

34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him . Ver. 34. Speaketh the words of God ] This the true believer is convinced of; and therefore sets to his seal, as to an undoubted truth. He is fully persuaded, as St Luke was, Luke 1:1 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 3:35

35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. Ver. 35. The Father loveth the Son ] Therefore faith may have firm footing. God hath laid help upon one that is mighty, Psalms 89:19 , that our faith and hope may be in God,1 Peter 1:21; 1 Peter 1:21 . read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 3:34

he: John 7:16, John 8:26-Hosea :, John 8:40, John 8:47 for God: John 3:17, John 1:16, John 5:26, John 7:37-Malachi :, John 15:26, John 16:7, Numbers 11:25, 2 Kings 2:9, Psalms 45:7, Isaiah 11:2-Deuteronomy :, Isaiah 59:21, Isaiah 62:1-Leviticus :, Romans 8:2, Ephesians 3:8, Ephesians 4:7-1 Chronicles :, Colossians 1:19, Colossians 2:9, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:1, Revelation 22:16, Revelation 22:17 Reciprocal: Exodus 28:41 - anoint them Exodus 29:7 - General Exodus 37:29 - he made... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 3:35

Father: John 5:20, John 5:22, John 15:9, John 17:23, John 17:26, Proverbs 8:30, Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5 and: John 13:3, John 17:2, Genesis 41:44, Genesis 41:55, Psalms 2:8, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, Matthew 11:27, Matthew 28:18, Luke 10:22, 1 Corinthians 15:27, Ephesians 1:22, Philippians 2:9-1 Kings :, Hebrews 1:2, Hebrews 2:8, Hebrews 2:9, 1 Peter 3:22 Reciprocal: Genesis 25:5 - General Genesis 37:3 - loved 1 Chronicles 17:13 - my son Job 1:12 - power Isaiah 49:5 - yet... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - John 3:34

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.God giveth not him the Spirit by measure — As he did to the prophets, but immeasurably. Hence he speaketh the words of God in the most perfect manner. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 3:22-36

§ 22. JESUS, LEAVING JERUSALEM, BAPTIZES IN RURAL JUDEA. JOHN’S LAST GREAT TESTIMONY TO JESUS. 22-36. From his first Passover our Lord retires to the rural sections of northeastern Judea, near the western shore of the Jordan. He is apparently upon a slow journey through Samaria into Galilee, but tarries for a while, and through his disciples baptizes the coming multitudes. read more

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