john-3:36

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - John 3:1-36

Nicodemus John 3:0 Let us consider how possible it is to be much, and yet to be nothing. In other words, let us consider how possible it is to be near, and yet to be at an infinite distance. If we could make this idea perfectly clear to ourselves we should begin to ask great questions; we should indeed inaugurate in our own souls the only temper in which it is possible to study the greatest theme with advantage and success. What did Nicodemus want? He impresses us favourably at every point. He... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - John 3:22-36

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. (23) And John also was baptizing in Enon, near to Salem; because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. (24) For John was not yet cast into prison. (25) Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews, about purifying. (26) And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou bearest... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - John 3:36

REFLECTIONS Everlasting praise to thee, my honored Lord, for the sweet and precious doctrine of the New-birth, so graciously taught thy Church, in this discourse with Nicodcmus. Oh! for the distinguishing grace of God the Spirit upon my heart, that I may have all the blessed testimonies, in the assurance of it there; that I may not only know it, in the written word, but enjoy it in the engrafted word; to make me wise unto salvation through the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Do thou, dearest... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - John 3:36

The divinity of the Son is in this chapter proved as clearly as in 1 John v. 7. "There are three who give testimony in heaven; the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one." Which verse is entirely omitted by Luther in his version; for which omission he is severly reproved by keckerman. But while Catholics and Protestants deduce from this and many other places in Scripture, the divinity of Jesus Christ, as an indubitable and irrefragable consequence, how may learned Arians,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - John 3:22-36

22-36 John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him; but Jesus came on a more important work. He also knew that Jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed. John knew that Jesus came from heaven as the Son of God, while he was a sinful, mortal man, who could only speak about the more plain subjects of religion. The words of Jesus were the words of God; he had the Spirit, not by... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - John 3:1-99

John 3 THIS CHAPTER REALLY begins with a word, which may be translated, But, though it is omitted in the Authorised Version. Nicodemus was amongst those impressed with the miracles, but in his case something further existed. The signs he had witnessed had led him in his thoughts to God, and after God he sought. The orthodox way of seeking God was to go to the Temple, and that Nicodemus would have done by day. He chose the unorthodox way of seeking an interview with this “Teacher come from... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 3:30-36

The value of Christ's testimony: v. 30. He must increase, but I must decrease. v. 31. He that cometh from above is above all; he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth; He that cometh from heaven is above all. v. 32. And what He hath seen and heard, that He testifieth; and no man receiveth His testimony. v. 33. He that hath received His testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. v. 34. For He whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God; for God giveth not... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - John 3:22-36

VIjesus in the judean country, and the spread of his baptism, with the faith of the people. last testimony of john the baptist concerning christ. christ the true baptist. the brideroom of the church, who comes from heaven. (The Real Song of Songs.)John 3:22-3622After these things came Jesus and his disciples [came] into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. 23And John also was [still] baptizing in Ænon near to [omit to] Salim, because there was much water there: and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - John 3:31-36

a Witness to Be Trusted John 3:31-36 Let us all seek to live more habitually in heaven, that is, in contact with the spiritual world. To do our best work in the world it is not necessary to be great in argument or rhetoric, but simply to bear witness of what we have seen and heard. It is true that the natural man will not receive our testimony. Paul found that out in after years, 1 Corinthians 2:14 . But where our witness is accepted by the spiritually-minded, another seal is placed upon it... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - John 3:1-36

Nicodemus would seem to have been one of the finest products of Judaism. He was thoroughly sincere. Moreover, he was determined to investigate for himself, and so came to Jesus by night, not because he was cowardly, but because he sought a lonely and personal interview. This was the man to whom our Lord revealed the necessity for the new birth. When the statement created difficulty in the mind of Nicodemus, our Lord revealed to him the fact and necessity for the Cross. Whether Nicodemus... read more