Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:38
Not to do mine own will - I am come, not to act according to human motives, passions, or prejudices; but according to infinite wisdom, goodness, and mercy. Jewish passions and prejudices would reject publicans and sinners as those alluded to, and shut the gate of heaven against the Gentiles; but God's mercy receives them, and I am come to manifest that mercy to men. read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 6:37
All that the Father giveth me - The neuter gender, παν , is probably used here for the masculine, πας . Shall come to me - All that are drawn by the Father, John 6:44 , i.e. all those who are influenced by his Spirit, and yield to those influences: for as many as are Led (not driven or dragged) by the Spirit of God, they are the children of God, Romans 8:14 . God sent his prophets to proclaim his salvation to this people; and he accompanied their preaching with the influence of... read more