John 12:37-44 WEB

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:41

When he saw his glory - Isaiah 6:1-10. Isaiah saw the Lord (in Hebrew, יהוה Yahweh) sitting on a throne and surrounded with the seraphim. This is perhaps the only instance in the Bible in which Yahweh is said to have been seen by man, and for this the Jews affirm that Isaiah was put to death. God had said Exodus 33:20, “No man shall see me and live;” and as Isaiah affirmed that he had seen Yahweh, the Jews, for that and other reasons, put him to death by sawing him asunder. See Introduction to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:42

The chief rulers - Members of the Sanhedrin - Nicodemus, Joseph, and others like them.Because of the Pharisees - The Pharisees were a majority of the council.Did not confess him - Did not openly avow their belief that he was the Messiah. Two of them, however, did afterward evince their attachment to him. These were Joseph and Nicodemus, John 19:38-39. That Joseph was one of them appears from Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50-51.Put out of the synagogue - Excommunicated. See the notes at John 9:22. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:43

The praise of men - The approval of human beings. It does not appear that they had a living, active faith, but that they were convinced in their understanding that he was the Messiah. They had that kind of faith which is so common among people - a speculative acknowledgment that religion is true, but an acknowledgment which leads to no self-denial, which shrinks from the active duties of piety, and fears man more than God. True faith is active. It overcomes the fear of man; it prompts to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:44

Jesus cried and said - John does not say where or when this was; it is probable, however, that it was a continuation of the discourse recorded in John 12:30-36. Jesus saw their unbelief, and proceeded to state the consequence of believing on him, and of rejecting him and his message.Believeth not on me - That is, not on me alone, or his faith does not terminate on me. Compare Matthew 10:20; Mark 9:37. It involves, also, belief in him that sent me. Jesus uniformly represents the union between... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:42-43

John 12:42-43. Nevertheless, among the chief rulers also many believed on him Though the greater part of those to whom Christ preached rejected him, his sermons were not wholly unsuccessful; for a number of the chief magistrates, and other principal people, believed on him; yet they did not openly profess their faith, fearing they should be excommunicated by the Pharisees, whose party was now very powerful, both in church and state; for they loved the praise of men more than, &c. They... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:44-50

John 12:44-50. Jesus On some occasion or other, soon after this, in order to strengthen the faith of those timid and diffident disciples (if such they could be called) last mentioned, and to inspire them with courage; cried Or proclaimed, with a loud voice, when, it appears, a considerable number of people were gathered about him; and said, He that believeth on me Really and cordially; believeth not on me alone, but on him that sent me And thereby does honour to the Father himself.... 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 12:37

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:38

saying. Greek. logos. See note on Mark 9:32 . This is quoted from Isaiah 53:1 . See note there. Esaias . Greek form of Isaiah. fulfilled . Greek pleroo = filled full or accomplished. See John 13:18 ; John 15:25 ; John 17:12 ; John 18:9 , John 18:32 , John 19:24 , John 19:36 . believed . App-150 . the arm of the Lord = Messiah, as the executant of His decrees. Isaiah 51:9 ; Isaiah 52:10 . Compare "polished shaft", Isaiah 49:2 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:41

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:42

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:43

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:44

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:42-43

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:44-50

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:27-50

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

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:38

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