Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:6
Whose name was John - This was John the Baptist; see his name and the nature of his office explained, Mark 1:4 ; (note), and Matthew 3:1-3 ; (note). read more
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Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:7
That all men through him might believe - He testified that Jesus was the true light - the true teacher of the way to the kingdom of glory, and the lamb or sacrifice of God, which was to bear away the sin of the world, John 1:29 , and invited men to believe in him for the remission of their sins, that they might receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost, John 1:32-34 . This was bearing the most direct witness to the light which was now shining in the dark wilderness of Judea; and, from... read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:9
Which lighteth every man - As Christ is the Spring and Fountain of all wisdom, so all the wisdom that is in man comes from him; the human intellect is a ray from his brightness; and reason itself springs from this Logos, the eternal reason. Some of the most eminent rabbins understand Isaiah 60:1 , Rise and shine, for thy Light is come, of the Messiah who was to illuminate Israel, and who, they believe, was referred to in that word, Genesis 1:3 , And God said, Let there be Light; and... read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:10
He was in the world - From its very commencement - he governed the universe - regulated his Church - spake by his prophets - and often, as the angel or messenger of Jehovah, appeared to them, and to the patriarchs. The world knew him not - Αυτον ουκ εγνω - Did not acknowledge him; for the Jewish rulers knew well enough that he was a teacher come from God; but they did not choose to acknowledge him as such. Men love the world, and this love hinders them from knowing him who made it,... read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:11
He came unto his own - Τα ιδια - to those of his own family, city, country: - and his own people, οἱ ιδιοι - his own citizens, brethren, subjects. The Septuagint, Josephus, and Arrian, use these words, τα ιδιοι and οἱ ιδιοι , in the different senses given them above. Received him not - Would not acknowledge him as the Messiah, nor believe in him for salvation. How very similar to this are the words of Creeshna, (an incarnation of the Supreme Being, according to the theology... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:5
Verse 5 5.And the light shineth in darkness. It might be objected, that the passages of Scripture in which men are called blind are so numerous and that the blindness for which they are condemned is but too well known. For in all their reasoning faculties they miserably fail. How comes it that there are so many labyrinths of errors in the world, but because men, by their own guidance, are led only to vanity and lies? But if no light appears in men, that testimony of the divinity of Christ,... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:6
Verse 6 6.There was a man. The Evangelist now begins to discourse about the manner in which the Son of God was manifested in flesh; and that none may doubt that Christ is the eternal Son of God, he relates that Christ was announced by John the Baptist, as his herald. For not only did Christ exhibit himself to be seen by men, but he chose also to be made known by the testimony and doctrine of John; or rather, God the Father sent this witness before his Christ, that they might more willingly... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:9
Verse 9 9.The true light was. The Evangelist did not intend to contrast the true light with the false, but to distinguish Christ from all others, that none might imagine that what is called light belongs to him in common with angels or men. The distinction is, that whatever is luminous in heaven and in earth borrows its splendor from some other object; but Christ is the light, shining from itself and by itself, and enlightening the whole world by its radiance; so that no other source or cause... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:10
Verse 10 10.He was in the world. He accuses men of ingratitude, because of their own accord, as it were, they were so blinded, that the cause of the light which they enjoyed was unknown to them. This extends to every age of the world; for before Christ was manifested in the flesh, his power was everywhere displayed; and therefore those daily effects ought to correct the stupidity of men. What can be more unreasonable than to draw water from a running stream, and never to think of the fountain... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:5
And the light shineth in darkness - By darkness here may be understood: The heathen world, Ephesians 5:8 . The Jewish people. The fallen spirit of man. Comprehended it not - Αυτο ου κατελαβεν , Prevented it not - hindered it not, says Mr. Wakefield, who adds the following judicious note: - "Even in the midst of that darkness of ignorance and idolatry which overspread the world, this light of Divine wisdom was not totally eclipsed: the Jewish nation was a lamp perpetually... read more