Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. In the apostle johns writings, this term is used exclusively of jesus joh 3. He gave his one and only 2 son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish 3 but have eternal life. Notice, however, this verse says, whoever believes in him. Ultimately, john lived to old age where he wrote revelations on the island of patmos where he was exiled. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. Instead, john uses the term to describe jesus in his. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
In the latter 3 cases the context makes clear that it means from above. Jesus said, i came that they may have life and have it abundantlya complete life full of purpose john 10. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was, in which he fairly and faithfully resigns all his honour and interest to him. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. Similarly, the evangelist recounts that moses lifted the serpent on a sign often rendered pole, it derives from the same root. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. 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 onlybegotten son to bestow it upon them. We must not forget that it is whoever believes in the son of man who should not perish 3. Christ wasnt sent to judge the world, but to bring salvation. This is a onesentence summary of the entire gospel. Book of john matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. None of gods beneficence in any way means he approves of the conduct of sinful men, but rather it is a revelation of his nature that, despite mens wickedness, he has benevolent feelings toward them.
He did not sacrifice himself for all mankind just because they were there, but. And as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up. Read john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2.
A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The bible uses the term in describing the relation of sons and daughters to their parents. John was a very close disciple and friend to jesus and followed him closely. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Jesus and his disciples come to judea, and baptize, john 3.
It suffers from being so often repeated apart from its context. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if god were not with him. The bible says, god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, jesus christ, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life john 3. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20. Just as moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the son of man must be lifted up, john 3. Jesus isnt simply a great teacher, but the one who reveals gods essential character of love for the whole world 3. Knuth so loved the bible that he dedicated five years of his life to creating this masterpiece. Hereby perceive we the love of god the phrase of god is not in the oriental versions, nor in the greek copies, but is in the complutensian edition, and in the vulgate latin version, and is favoured by the syriac version, which reads, by this we know his love to us. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john.
Our god, jesus christ, gave up everything and redeemed the whole world. It is slightly shorter than 2 john 219 greek words compared to 245 for 2 john, and is the shortest book of the greek new testament. Computer scientist donald knuth is the author of 3. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture. John commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the son of man be lifted up, john 3. The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible.
The conversation between nicodemus and our lord, about the new birth and faith in his testimony, john 3. The divine love to the whole of humanity in its condition of supreme need, i. Perhaps because we think we know it, we take the passage somewhat for granted. The love of god, the source of human salvation, john 3. For god so loved the world the persic version reads men. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Study john using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This is the first of the johannine discourses, shifting from dialogue to monologue jn 3. So much so, that it seems to me the study of it is taken lightly. Exegetical commentary on 3 john 115 3 john, like 2 john, is written in the standard epistolary format. Had they known christ, or the father, and received the holy spirit, they could not do thus. Knuth is one of those truly unique books which seems to be perfectly composed to illuminate a subject virtually everyone takes for granted. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996.
One might be shocked to learn, therefore, that this great passage is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented texts of the word of god. Study the bible online using commentary on john and more. In this passage, nicodemus comes praising jesus signs 3. Along with peter, john was the first to know about the resurrection of jesus because mary magdalene told them. Hereby perceive we the love of god the phrase of god is not in the oriental versions, nor in the greek copies, but is in the complutensian edition, and in the vulgate latin version, and is favoured by the syriac version, which reads, by this we know his. And these things i did not say to you at the beginning, because i was with you.
Professional wrestler stone cold steve austins marquee catchphrase austin 3. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. Still, the verses which follow are just as critical for understanding the christian message. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.