John 3:11-17 WEB

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:16

For God so loved - This does not mean that God approved the conduct of men, but that he had benevolent feelings toward them, or was “earnestly desirous” of their happiness. God hates wickedness, but he still desires the Happiness of those who are sinful. “He hates the sin, but loves the sinner.” A parent may love his child and desire his welfare, and yet be strongly opposed to the conduct of that child. When we approve the conduct of another, this is the love of complacency; when we desire... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:17

To condemn the world - Not to judge, or pronounce sentence on mankind. God might justly have sent him for this. Man deserved condemnation, and it would have been right to have pronounced it; but God was willing that there should be an offer of pardon, and the sentence of condemnation was delayed. But, although Jesus did not come then to condemn mankind, yet the time is coming when he will return to judge the living and the dead, Act 17:31; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 25:31-46. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:11

John 3:11. We speak that we do know I, and all that truly believe in me. Or, he may refer to the testimony that was given to the truth of his doctrine by John the Baptist, and to the preaching also of his own disciples, who all concurred in testifying the same things, the certainty of which they were assured of by the illuminating influences of the Holy Spirit, and by their own experience, while it was known to Christ by his omniscience, and by the intimate acquaintance that he had with all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:12-13

John 3:12-13. If I have told you earthly things As the truths which I have taught you concerning the spiritual nature of God’s kingdom, and the qualifications of his subjects, may properly be termed, because they are capable of being represented to you in a familiar way, and of being illustrated by such obvious and well-known similitudes as to be rendered thereby perfectly plain and easy to be understood. Or, by earthly things, he might mean things to be experienced and enjoyed on earth,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:14-15

John 3:14-15. As Moses lifted up the serpent As if he had said, And even this single witness, bearing testimony of heavenly things, will soon be taken from you; yea, and in a most ignominious manner. Or, as Dr. Doddridge connects the words with what precedes, “And now I mention the Son of man, let me rectify that grand mistake of yours concerning his kingdom, which otherwise may be attended with fatal consequences. You expect to see him raised on a magnificent throne; and not only breaking... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:16-19

John 3:16-19. For God so loved the world, &c. Here our Lord proceeds to inform Nicodemus, that men owed the blessings above mentioned to the free and immense love of God the Father, who desired their salvation with such ardency, that he sent his only-begotten Son to bestow it upon them; and that it is designed for all that will accept of it in the way God hath appointed. God, says he, so loved the world, that is, all men under heaven; even those that despise his love, and will for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 3:1-21

21. Jesus and Nicodemus (3:1-21)Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish Council, or Sanhedrin, was impressed with Jesus’ miracles, but faith based on miracles alone is not enough. There must be inner cleansing, a complete change of heart brought about by the creative power of the Spirit of God. Only then can a person enter the kingdom of God (John 3:1-5; cf. Ezekiel 36:25-27).Jews prided themselves that they were born Jews, and thought this guaranteed their entrance into the kingdom of God. Jesus was... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:11

testify = bear witness to. Greek. martureo. See notes on John 1:7 and p. 1511. seen. Greek horao. App-133 . Compare John 1:18 ; John 14:7 , John 14:9 . ye : i.e. ye teachers of Israel. witness. See note on John 1:7 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:12

If Ihave. Assuming it as a fact. App-118 . earthly things . Eze 36:25-27 . 1 Corinthians 15:40 . Colossians 3:2 . 2 Corinthians 5:1 .Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:10 ; Philippians 3:19 . believe. App-150 . i. See note on John 1:7 . if I tell. Supposing I tell. App-118 . heavenly = Plural of epouranios. Occurs only here and Matthew 18:35 in the Gospels. See Ephesians 1:3 , Ephesians 1:20 ; Ephesians 2:6 ; Ephesians 3:10 ; Ephesians 6:12 .Philippians 2:10 , &c. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:13

And , &c. The kai (= And) here is a Hebraism, and does not mark the actual transition. There is nothing whatever in the context to show where the Paragraph breaks should be in this chapter; either in the MSS., or in the Versions. The Authorized Version varies in its different editions. The Authorized Version text in the Revised Version Parallel Bible has a at John 3:14 and John 3:16 . The Camb. Paragraph Bible (Dr. Scrivener) has no break either at verses: John 3:3 , John 3:14 or 16. The... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 3:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:12-13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:14-15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 3:16-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 3:1-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 3:13

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