john-7:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

He that believeth on me - He that acknowledges me as the Messiah, and trusts in me for salvation.As the scripture hath said - This is a difficult expression, from the fact that no such expression as follows is to be found literally in the Old Testament. Some have proposed to connect it with what precedes - “He that believeth on me, as the Old Testament has commanded or required” - but to this there are many objections. The natural and obvious meaning here is, doubtless, the true one; and Jesus... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:38-39

John 7:38-39. He that believeth on me With a living faith, and with his heart unto righteousness; as the Scripture hath said As God in the Scriptures hath promised and attested in many places; out of his belly From within him, from his mind and heart; shall flow rivers of living water He shall receive spiritual blessings, or communications of divine grace, in so great an abundance, that he shall not only be refreshed and comforted himself, but shall be instrumental in refreshing and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:14-44

86. Jesus teaches in the temple (John 7:14-44)The Feast of Tabernacles lasted a week. After the excitement of the first two or three days had died down, Jesus began to teach in the temple. People were impressed with his teaching, though he taught not to gain honour for himself but to bring glory to God who had sent him. If people loved God and wanted to do his will, they would see that what Jesus taught was the truth of God (John 7:14-18). The Jews accused Jesus of breaking the law, because on... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:38

He that = that. Read this in connection with the previous verse: "let him drink that believeth on Me". as = according as. hath said = hath said [concerning Me]. App-107 . out of . Greek. ek. App-104 . as in verses: John 7:41 , John 7:52 . Not the same word as in John 7:42 . His belly . Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Part), App-6 , for the whole person, for emphasis = Himself. Here referring to Messiah (the Giver), not to the believer. He is, and will be, the Source of all... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:38

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from within him shall flow rivers of living water.It is of interest that in the preceding verse Jesus said, "Come unto me and drink"; while in this he said, "He that believeth on me ... from within him shall flow, etc." We reject the comment of Tenney that "`Let him come unto me and drink,' and `he that believeth on me' are practically synonymous terms."[13] On the other hand, the expressions are poles apart in meaning, faith being an action... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 7:37-39

John 7:37-39. In the last day, &c.— It is commonly supposed, that, while Jesus was thus discoursing in the temple on the last and great day of the feast, the water from Siloam was brought into the women's court of the temple with the usual solemnities, according to the directions of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, if we may believe the Jewish writers: part of this water they drank with loud acclamations, in commemorationofthemercy shewn to their fathers, who were relieved by the miracle... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

38. as the scripture hath said—These words belong to what follows, "Out of his belly, as the scripture hath said, shall flow," c. referring not to any particular passage, but to such as Isaiah 58:11 Joel 3:18; Zechariah 14:8; Ezekiel 47:1-12; in most of which the idea is that of waters issuing from beneath the temple, to which our Lord compares Himself and those who believe in Him. out of his belly—that is, his inner man, his soul, as in Zechariah 14:8- :. rivers of living water—(See on John... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:10-42

H. Jesus’ third visit to Jerusalem 7:10-10:42This section of the text describes Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem during the feast of Tabernacles and the feast of Dedication. John evidently included it in His narrative because it contains important revelations of Jesus’ identity and explains the mounting opposition to Jesus that culminated in His crucifixion. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:14-44

2. Jesus’ ministry at the feast of Tabernacles 7:14-44John presented this occasion of Jesus’ teaching ministry as consisting of three emphases: Jesus’ authority, His origin and destiny, and the promise of the Holy Spirit. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:37-44

The promise of the Spirit 7:37-44Having announced His departure, Jesus proceeded to offer the Holy Spirit for those who believed on Him (cf. chs. 14-16). read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:38-39

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:14-44

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:38

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:38

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 7:37-39

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:10-42

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:14-44

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:37-44

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