John 6:37-39

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:1-71

2. Christ declares himself to be the Sustainer and Protector of the life of which he is the Source . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:22-59

(3) The sequel of the signs . The discussion which follows is closely linked with these two great miracles of power and love. It naturally arises out of them, and refers with great explicitness to the former of them and to its true meaning. The discussion does unquestionably alter its scope as it proceeds, and at John 6:41 and John 6:52 "the Jews" take up a controversy which had previously been conducted by a portion of the crowd who witnessed his mighty works. Jesus declared (1) ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:34-40

The divergence between the thoughts of Jesus and those of the Jews. A rupture was clearly at hand. The people had hopes of merely material blessing. I. THE JEWS ASK FOR THE BREAD FROM HEAVEN . "Lord, evermore give us this bread." 1 . They ask for a continuous supply of it . 2 . Their demand betrays a carnal spirit, that speaks of either sensual want, or covetousness, or the spirit of idleness; for no more labour would be expended upon the production of food.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:37

Many suppose a time of stillness, a break in the conversation, "a significant asyndeton, " from the absence of all connection between this and the previous verse. John 6:39 , John 6:40 would seem to have been addressed more directly to the disciples, the less susceptible hearers retiring from him or engaging in eager conversation (cf. John 6:41 ). Nevertheless, the Lord takes up the continuous line of his self-revelation, and John 6:37 clearly refers the "non-coming" and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:37-40

(b) Episode or, the blessedness of those who " come " to Christ . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:37-40

The Father's will and its Executor. We see: 1 . That the majority of Christ 's hearers disbelieved him . His verdict at last was, "Ye believe not;" "Ye will not come." 2 . That they disbelieved him in spite of the greatest advantages to faith . ( John 6:36 .) 3 . That in spite of their obstinate unbelief and cruel rejection, the gracious purposes of God and the mission of Jesus will not be void . "For all that the Father giveth me," etc. Notice— I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:38

Because I came down from heaven (cf. John 3:13 ), not that I might do my own will, but the will of him that sent me (see John 5:19 , John 5:30 , notes). The practical, ethical force of this statement is to shape and defend the previous assurance. Christ's gracious reception and benediction is in willing harmony with, and not in opposition to, the Father's heart. There is no schism between the Father and Son. A separate will in and of itself assigned to the Son is not inconceivable,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:39

And this is the will of him £ (the Father) that sent me, that (with reference to) all that he hath given me £ I should not lose ( sc . τὶ ) anything, any fragment of it; i . e . from the entire mass of humanity thus given to me as the guerdon of my sacrificial work, given by the inward working of Divine grace which issues in their coming and reaching me, no solitary soul should be plucked out of my hand—should be let slip away into perdition or destruction. The claim of a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:37

All - The original word is in the neuter gender, but it is used, doubtless, for the masculine, or perhaps refers to his people considered as a mass or body, and means that every individual that the Father had given him should come to him.The Father giveth me - We here learn that those who come to Christ, and who will be saved, are given to him by God.God promised him that he should see of the travail of his soul - that is, “the fruit of his wearisome toil” (Lowth), and should be satisfied,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:38

For I came down ... - This verse shows that he came for a specific purpose, which he states in the next verse, and means that, as he came to do his Father’s will, he would be faithful to the trust. Though his hearers should reject him, yet the will of God would be accomplished in the salvation of some who should come to Him.Mine own will - See notes at John 5:30. read more

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