约翰福音 12:36-38 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:37-43

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:38

In order that the words of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who believed our report? or the message which the prophets have delivered—the prediction they made of a suffering and rejected Christ, of One who would "sprinkle many nations," and in the very "travail of his soul see his seed." To whom was the arm of the Lord revealed? It does not mean that no hearts responded to the appeal, that the voice from heaven fell on no susceptible ears; but that it is one of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:36

While ye have light - This implied two things:1.That he was the light, or was the Messiah.2.That he was soon to be taken away by death.In this manner he answered their question - not directly, but in a way to convey the truth to their minds, and at the same time to administer to them a useful admonition. Jesus never aroused the prejudices of men unnecessarily, yet he never shrank from declaring to them the truth in some way, however unpalatable it might be.Believe in the light - That is, in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:37

So many miracles - This does not refer to any miracles performed on this occasion, but to all his miracles performed in view of the nation, in healing the sick, opening the eyes of the blind, raising the dead, etc. John here gives the summary or the result of all his work undeniable proof of his being the Messiah, yet the nation did not believe on him.Before them - Before the Jewish nation. Not in the presence of the people whom he was then addressing, but before the Jewish people.They believed... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:38

The saying - The word of Isaiah, or that which Isaiah predicted. This occurs in Isaiah 53:1.Might be fulfilled - That the same effect should occur which occurred in the time of Isaiah. This does not mean that the Pharisees rejected Christ in order that the prophecy of Isaiah should be fulfilled, but that by their rejection of him the same thing had occurred which took place in the time of Isaiah. His message was despised by the nation, and he himself put to death. And it was also true - by the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:34-36

John 12:34-36. The people answered Understanding the phrase as implying some violent death shortly to come upon him; We have heard out of the law, that Christ abideth for ever On hearing Jesus affirm that he was to be lifted up, or taken off by a violent death, they told him that it was inconsistent with the character of the Messiah, who, according to the law, (so they named the whole of their sacred writings,) was never to die. And how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? How... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:37-41

John 12:37-41. Though he had done so many miracles before them So that they could not but see them; yet they believed not on him That is, in general they did not; being hardened in their infidelity. That the saying of Esaias might Or rather, So that the saying of Esaias was, fulfilled, as Dr. Doddridge renders the clause, observing, “It is apparent that the accomplishment of this prophecy could not be the end they proposed to themselves in their unbelief; and consequently that the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:27-50

137. Final message to the Jews (John 12:27-50)Jesus trembled as he thought of the suffering that awaited him, but he was determined to finish the work he had come to do. He prayed that through his death he would glorify his Father, and his Father responded in a voice from heaven that the prayer would be answered (John 12:27-29). As the startled onlookers were wondering what they had heard, Jesus told them that the time for Satan’s defeat was approaching. Through Jesus’ crucifixion, people of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:36

in = on. Greek. eis. App-104 . be = become, children = sons. App-108 . did hide Himself = was hidden. from = away from. Greek. apo. App-104 . them : i, e. the Greeks of John 12:20 . Compare Matthew 10:5 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:37

before = in the presence of. Compare Thess. John 1:3 ; John 2:19 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:37-43

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:36

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:38

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:34-36

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:37-41

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:27-50

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:36

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:37

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