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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:13

And the Jews' passover was at hand - This was the reason why he stayed but a few days at Capernaum, John 2:12 , as he wished to be present at the celebration of this feast at Jerusalem. This was the first passover after Christ's baptism. The second is mentioned, Luke 6:1 . The third, John 6:4 . And the fourth, which was that at which he was crucified, John 11:55 . From which it appears, That our blessed Lord continued his public ministry about three years and a half, according to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:14

Found in the temple those that sold oxen, etc. - This is a similar fact to that mentioned Matthew 21:12 ; Mark 11:15 ; Luke 19:45 . See it explained on Matthew 21:12 ; (note). If it be the same fact, then John anticipates three years of time in relating it here; as that cleansing of the temple mentioned by the other evangelists took place in the last week of our Lord's life. Mr. Mann, Dr. Priestley, and Bp. Pearce, contend that our Lord cleansed the temple only once; and that was at... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:17

The zeal of thine house - See Psalm 59:10 . Zeal to promote thy glory, and to keep thy worship pure. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:13

Verse 13 13.And the passover of the Jews was at hand; therefore Jesus went up to Jerusalem. The Greek words καὶ ἀνέβη, may be literally rendered, and he went up; but the Evangelist has used the copulative and instead of therefore; for he means that Christ went up at that time, in order to celebrate the passover at Jerusalem. There were two reasons why he did so; for since the Son of God became subject to the Law on our account, he intended, by observing with exactness all the precepts of the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:16

Verse 16 16.Make not my Father’s house a house of merchandise. At the second time that he drove the traders out of the Temple, the Evangelists relate that he used sharper and more severe language; for he said, that they had made the Temple of God a den of robbers, (Matthew 21:13;) and this was proper to be done, when a milder chastisement was of no avail. At present, he merely warns them not to profane the Temple of God by applying it to improper uses. The Temple was called the house of God;... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:17

Verse 17 17.And his disciples remembered. It is to no purpose that some people tease themselves with the inquiry how the disciples remembered a passage of Scripture, with the meaning of which they were hitherto unacquainted. For we must not understand that this passage of Scripture came to their remembrance at that time; but afterwards, when, having been taught by God, they considered with themselves what was the meaning of this action of Christ, by the direction of the Holy Spirit this passage... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:12-13

They abode there not many days. And the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. The narrative at John 2:22 ; John 3:22 ; John 4:1 , John 4:27 , etc., shows, that some disciples were with him; but there is no reason for believing that the whole group were there. The fact is important that Jesus personally is said ( ἀνέβη ) to have gone up to Jerusalem, and that no reference is made to his disciples, mother, or brethren doing so. This undoubtedly assumes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:12-22

(2) The second sign Supremacy over the theocratic house. Illustrations of righteousness, reverence, power, and sacrificial ministry. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:13-17

Genuine zeal. The conduct of our Lord in the temple reminded the disciples of the words of the psalmist, "The zeal of thine house," etc. They supplied a most appropriate text to the symbolic sermon of our Lord. Genuine religious zeal as illustrated by the conduct of our Lord here. Notice it— I. IS THE CHIEF OBJECT OF ITS CONCERN . It is the glory of God and the purity of his house and worship. Under the influence of this zeal: 1 . Our relationship to God and his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:13-22

Christ in the temple. He went up straightway to the Passover at Jerusalem, for he honoured every ordinance of the old dispensation so long as it lasted. I. THE ACT OF OUR LORD IN THE TEMPLE . His ministry must open in the temple, which was the sanctuary of Judaism, and it must open with an act of holiness rather than a display of power. 1 . His attitude was the subject of prophecy. "The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple … he shall purify the... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:13

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:17

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:12-13

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