John 3:32 NKJV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:32

That which he hath seen and heard, this he testifieth; or, beareth witness to. His pre-existent glory with the Father makes him the adequate Witness to the heavenly things ( ἐπουράνια ) of which he hath authoritatively spoken; i.e. the eternal love of the Father, the purpose of the Son being sent into the world from the heart of God, and its ultimate issues—eternal life to the believer, and condemnation to those who love the darkness and do not believe. Westcott, who regards these... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:32

And what he hath seen ... - See John 3:11.No man receiveth his testimony - The words “no man” are here to be understood in the sense of “few.” Though his doctrine is pure, plain, sublime, yet “few,” comparatively, received it in faith. Though multitudes came to him, drawn by various motives John 6:26, yet “few” became his “real” disciples, Matthew 26:56; Matthew 7:22.His testimony - His doctrine. The truth to which he bears “witness” as having “seen” and “known” it, John 3:11. Often many... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:32-34

John 3:32-34. And what he hath seen and heard This is spoken in allusion to what was said in the preceding verse, of his being from above, where he enjoyed the most intimate communications of the divine counsels; that he testifieth Clearly, fully, and faithfully; and no man receiveth his testimony That is, very few receive it, particularly concerning the spiritual nature of the kingdom of God, and the qualifications requisite in his subjects. There is a strong resemblance between this... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 3:22-36

22. John the Baptist’s work complete (John 3:22-36)While Jesus and his disciples were preaching and baptizing in Judea, John the Baptist was spending the closing days of his ministry preaching and baptizing further north, in the region of the Jordan Valley (John 3:22-24). Some of John’s disciples were becoming jealous of Jesus’ popularity, and John had to rebuke them. He reminded them that his work was only to prepare the way for Jesus. That work was now finished. John was like the friend of a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:32

heard . Not "hath heard". testimony. Greek. marturia. See note on "witness", John 1:7 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 3:32

What he hath seen and heard, of that he beareth witness; and no man receiveth his witness.As noted above, there is nothing here inconsistent with John's position. His own disciples were not accepting Jesus; and in the situation recounted here, a delegation of them were openly critical and jealous of Jesus and apparently intent on doing something to counteract the rising popularity of the Master. It must have been a matter of deepest wonder on John's part that his own disciples, many of them,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 3:32

John 3:32. What he hath seen, &c.— In allusion to his being from above, where he enjoys the most intimate communications of his Father's counsels; that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony; particularly concerning the spiritual nature of the kingdom of God, and the qualifications requisite in his subjects. There is a strong resemblance between this and what our Lord himself said to Nicodemus, John 3:11; John 3:13. As the two senses of seeing and hearing furnish us with the most... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 3:32

32. what he hath seen and heard—(See on John 3:11 and John 3:11- :). and no man receiveth, &c.—John's disciples had said, "All come to Him" (John 3:26). The Baptist here virtually says, Would it were so, but alas! they are next to "none" [BENGEL]. They were far readier to receive himself, and obliged him to say, I am not the Christ, and he seems pained at this. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:13-36

C. Jesus’ first visit to Jerusalem 2:13-3:36John is the only evangelist who recorded this trip to Jerusalem and the things that happened then."In distinction from the Synoptics, John’s record focuses mostly on events in Jesus’ life that took place in Jerusalem, and especially at the Passover feasts." [Note: Bailey, p. 164.] Josephus indicated that as many as three million Jews occupied Jerusalem during the Passover feasts. [Note: Josephus, The Wars of the Jews, 6:9:3; cf. 2:14:3.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:31-32

The incarnate Son of God has come to earth from above (cf. John 3:13). John sought to fulfill his purpose of proving that Jesus is the Christ (John 20:31) partially by stressing that Jesus’ origin was "from above." Birth from above (John 3:3), the new birth, can only come by faith in Him who is from above. His place of origin illustrates His superiority over all earthly people that humanity binds to the "earth" (Gr. ge, this planet) including John the Baptist. Finite humans can only reveal... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:32-34

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 3:22-36

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:32

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 3:32

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 3:32

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 3:32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:13-36

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:31-32

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