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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:6

A man sent from God - See Matthew 3:0. The evangelist proceeds now to show that John the Baptist was not the Messiah and to state the true nature of his office. Many had supposed that he was the Christ, but this opinion he corrects; yet he admits that he was “sent from God” - that he was divinely commissioned. Though he denied that he was “the Messiah,” yet he did not deny that he was sent from or by heaven on an important errand to human beings. Some have supposed that the sole design of this... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:7-8

For a witness - To give testimony. He came to prepare the minds of the people to receive him Matthew 3:0; Luke 3:0; to lead them by repentance to God; and to point out the Messiah to Israel when he came, John 1:31.Of the Light - That is, of the Messiah. Compare Isaiah 60:1.That all men ... - It was the object of John’s testimony that all people might believe. He designed to prepare them for it; to announce that the Messiah was about to come, to direct the minds of men to him, and thus to... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:9

That was the true Light - Not John, but the Messiah. He was not a false, uncertain, dangerous guide, but was one that was true, real, steady, and worthy of confidence. A false light is one that leads to danger or error, as a false beacon on the shores of the ocean may lead ships to quicksands or rocks; or an “ignis fatuus” to fens, and precipices, and death. A true light is one that does not deceive us, as the true beacon may guide us into port or warn us of danger. Christ does not lead astray.... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:10

He was in the world - This refers, probably, not to his pre-existence, but to the fact that he became incarnate; that he dwelt among human beings.And the world was made by him - This is a repetition of what is said in John 1:3. Not only “men,” but all material things, were made by him. These facts are mentioned here to make what is said immediately after more striking, to wit, that men did not receive him. The proofs which he furnished that they ought to receive him were:Those given while he... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:11

He came unto his own - His own “land” or “country.” It was called his land because it was the place of his birth, and also because it was the chosen land where God delighted to dwell and to manifest his favor. See Isaiah 5:1-7. Over that land the laws of God had been extended, and that land had been regarded as especially his, Psalms 147:19-20.His own - His own “people.” There is a distinction here in the original words which is not preserved in the translation. It may be thus expressed: “He... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:12

To as many as received him - The great mass; the people; the scribes and Pharisees rejected him. A few in his lifetime received him, and many more after his death. “To receive him,” here, means to “believe” on him. This is expressed at the end of the verse.Gave he power - This is more appropriately rendered in the margin by the word “right” or “privilege.” Compare Acts 1:7; Acts 5:4; Rom 9:21; 1 Corinthians 7:37; 1Co 8:9; 1 Corinthians 9:4-5.Sons of God - Children of God by adoption. See the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:13

Which were born - This doubtless refers to the “new birth,” or to the great change in the sinner’s mind called regeneration or conversion. It means that they did not become the children of God in virtue of their natural birth, or because they were the children of “Jews,” or because they were descended from pious parents. The term “to be born” is often used to denote this change. Compare John 3:3-8; 1 John 2:29. It illustrates clearly and beautifully this great change. The natural birth... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh - The word “flesh,” here, is evidently used to denote “human nature” or “man.” See Matthew 16:17; Matthew 19:5; Matthew 24:22; Luke 3:6; Romans 1:3; Romans 9:5. The “Word” was made “man.” This is commonly expressed by saying that he became “incarnate.” When we say that a being becomes “incarnate,” we mean that one of a higher order than man, and of a different nature, assumes the appearance of man or becomes a man. Here it is meant that “the Word,” or the second... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:15

John bare witness of him - The evangelist now returns to the testimony of John the Baptist. He had stated that the Word became incarnate, and he now appeals to the testimony of John to show that, thus incarnate, he was the Messiah.He that cometh after me - He of whom I am the forerunner, or whose way I am come to prepare. See the notes at Matthew 3:3.Is preferred before me - Is superior to me. Most critics have supposed that the words translated “is preferred” relate to “time,” and not to... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:16

Of his fulness - In John 1:14 the evangelist has said that Christ was “full of grace and truth.” Of that “fullness” he now says that all the disciples had received; that is, they derived from his abundant truth and mercy grace to understand the plan of salvation, to preach the gospel, to live lives of holiness; they “partook” of the numerous blessings which he came to impart by his instructions and his death. These are undoubtedly not the words of John the Baptist, but of the evangelist John,... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:7-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:16

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