John 3:15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 3:14-15

3:14-15 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that every one who believes in him may have eternal life. John goes back to a strange Old Testament story which is told in Numbers 21:4-9 . On their journey through the wilderness the people of Israel murmured and complained and regretted that they had ever left Egypt. To punish them God sent a plague of deadly, fiery serpents; the people repented and cried for mercy. God instructed Moses... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 3:15

That whosoever believeth in him ,.... Whether Jew or Gentile, a greater, or a lesser sinner, and of whatsoever state and condition, age or sex; and though ever so weak a believer, provided his faith, is of the right kind: not an historical or temporary one, a mere assent to the truth of things respecting his person, office, and work; but such a faith, by which a soul sees a glory, fulness, and suitableness in him as a Saviour; goes to him, ventures on him, commits itself to him, lays hold on... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 3:15

That whosoever believeth - Bp. Pearce supposes that this verse is only the conclusion of the 16th, and that it has been inserted in this place by mistake. The words contain the reason of the subject in the following verse, and seem to break in upon our Lord's argument before he had fully stated it. The words, μη αποληται αλλα , may not perish but, are omitted by some very ancient MSS. and versions. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:1-36

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:3-21

5. The revelation of earthly and heavenly things to one who knew that God was with him. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:13-15

(2) The truth concerning the Son of man and his sacrifice. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:14-15

And . Seeing that our Lord had claimed supreme right to speak of heavenly things, he proceeds at once to speak of them also. There may be many ways of taking the καὶ : supposing that it indicates a transition from the person of the Lord to his work. From his Divine and endowed humanity thus shown to be competent to explain and re veal heavenly things, he proceeds to his atoning sacrifice. These underlying links of connection are not mutually exclusive. Even as Moses lifted up the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:14-15

The revelation of the Divine plan of salvation. Redemption is the essential content of revelation. The Incarnation carries with it the necessity of the Crucifixion. I. THE NATURE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT SYMBOL HERE PRESENTED TO OUR VIEW . "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up." 1 . This refers to the last miracle wrought by Moses on the borders of the promised land. ( Numbers 21:7 .) 2 . The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:14-15

An emblem of salvation. It was Christ's teaching that Moses testified of him. This Moses did by foretelling the advent of a prophet like unto himself, and still more strikingly by the whole system of sacrifice which he perfected, and which the Messiah both fulfilled and superseded. He did so likewise by symbolic acts, thus unconsciously witnessing to Christ and his works. It was natural that our Lord's first mention of Moses should occur in his conversation with a Hebrew rabbi, an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 3:14-15

The lifting up of the Son of man. These are probably the closing words of Jesus to Nicodemus. Jesus has had to teach him great spiritual truths from the analogies of natural birth and the wind blowing where it listeth. Now he will conclude with an historical parallel. I. AN HONOURED NAME IS MENTIONED . Nicodomus and his sect professed to glorify Moses. Jesus did glorify him ia reality. Perhaps Nicodemus is beginning to think that, after all, there is nothing in Jesus likely... read more

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