john-3:18-30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:28

John proceeded to remind his disciples that he never claimed to be the Messiah but only Messiah’s forerunner (John 1:15; John 1:20; John 1:23; John 1:26-34). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:29

John’s illustration showed that his attitude and behavior were consistent with normal conduct. In the illustration Jesus is the bridegroom and John is the bridegroom’s friend."The assistant acted on behalf of the bridegroom and made the preliminary arrangements for the ceremony." [Note: Blum, p. 283.] The bride is probably a reference to Israel (cf. Isaiah 54:5; Isaiah 62:4-5; Jeremiah 2:2; Jeremiah 3:20; Ezekiel 16:8; Hosea 2:16-20). John was therefore implying that he played a supporting role... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:30

This classic expression of humility arose out of John’s perception of and acceptance of His God-given role as Messiah’s forerunner. Far from discouraging people from following Jesus, as his disciples implied he should, John would continue to promote Him. He viewed this as God’s will and therefore said it "must" be so. Would that all of us who are God’s servants would view Jesus’ position and our own similarly. Submission to God’s will and the exaltation of Jesus, not prominence in His service,... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 3:18

3:18 on (a-4) on (a-23) Eis , as in ver. 36; chs. 4.39; 6.29,35,40. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 3:20

3:20 are; (d-26) Elenko . to show the true character of anything, so as to convict, and hence reprove by showing a man's fault. It is used in chs. 8.46, 'convinces;' 16.8, 'bring demonstration;' Ephesians 5:11 ,Ephesians 5:13 , 'reprove' and 'expose.' read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 3:29

3:29 heart (e-22) Lit. 'rejoices with joy.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 3:1-36

The New Birth. John’s Testimony to Jesus1-15. Conversation with Nicodemus. The ministry at Jerusalem, though disappointing, was not fruitless. Christ’s miracles and teaching had made an impression, not only on Nicodemus, but as Nicodemus himself says (John 3:2, cp. John 12:42), on other members of the Sanhedrin. This interview took place by night, on account of the timidity of Nicodemus (cp. John 7:50), and probably in St. John’s house at Jerusalem, the evangelist himself being present.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 3:18

(18) He that believeth on him is not condemned.—Again, judged is better than “condemned.” There is, moreover, an important change of tense in this verse, which the Authorised version does not mark clearly. He that believeth on Him, is not judged: but he that believeth not hath been (and is) already judged.Because he hath not believed.—The human spirit fulfils the end of its being, and finds its highest good, in communion with God. It cannot, then, fail to recognise and believe in a revelation... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 3:19

(19) And this is the condemnation.—For “condemnation” read judgment; for “light” and “darkness,” the light and the darkness. The object is salvation, not judgment (John 3:17); but the separation of the good involves the judgment of the evil. The light makes the darkness visible. Both were before men. That they chose darkness was the act of their own will, and this act of the will was determined by the evil of their deeds. “The light shineth in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 3:20

(20) For every one that doeth evil hateth the light.—In this and the next verse we have the explanation of the choice of the darkness and rejection of the light. The fact itself is first stated more strongly. Not only does the man that doeth evil love darkness rather than light, but he hates the light. (Comp. Note on John 7:7.) Its presence makes manifest and reproves his works, which he would hide even from himself. It illumines the dark and secret chambers of the heart, and reveals thoughts... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:29

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:30

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 3:18

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 3:20

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 3:29

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 3:1-36

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 3:18

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 3:19

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 3:20

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