John baptizes in Aenon, John 3:23, John 3:24. lib. Taken in this sense, we may consider the phrase as a Hebraism: punishment of God, i.e. Let such either acquire the knowledge of the grace of God themselves, or cease to proclaim it. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 3:1-17 . But as Jews were not obliged to be baptized, they being circumcised, and consequently in the covenant, he, being a Jew, would not feel any necessity of submitting to this rite. The grammar of 1 John 3:6 indicates that John is speaking of a settled, continued lifestyle of sin. l. 640; compare Virgil, Aen. The friend of the bridegroom is the person called among the Jews שושבי shoshabin ; and παρανυμφος, paranymph, among the Greeks. All things into his hand - See on Matthew 11:27; (note). i. Those who were engaged in this office, were excused, for the time, from some of the severer duties of religion, because they had so much to do about the new-married pair, especially during the seven days of the marriage feast. The person who will not be persuaded, in consequence, does not believe; and, not having believed, he cannot obey. I am like that friend, so I am completely happy now. He was like someone who brings a message from a king. John’s affection is founded on the high merits of Caius as a Christian. You can take the books with titles like 3 easy steps to spiritual maturity and toss them in the garbage, unless the 3 steps are: read your bible, study your bible, and meditate on the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on 3 John and more! 15. departed . In the same way “man” is emphatically opposed to “the Word,” who is the subject of the previous verses. You can hear it. Condemnation for Unbelief. This is the condemnation - That is, this is the reason why any shall be found finally to perish, not that they came into the world with a perverted and corrupt nature, which is true; nor that they lived many years in the practice of sin, which is also true; but because they refused to receive the salvation which God sent to them. Some however suppose that Christ at first did baptize; but, when he got disciples, he left this work to them: and thus these two places are to be understood: -. Ye receive not our witness - It was deemed criminal among the Jews to question or depart from the authority of their teachers. 34 The one that God has sent speaks God's words. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. Video (13-17) Commentary on Matthew 3:1-6 (Read Matthew 3:1-6) After Malachi there was no prophet until John the Baptist came. Can a man enter the second time into his mother's womb and be born? Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night... View the entire commentary. Christ corrects this false opinion; and teaches here a contrary doctrine. It is strange that such people cannot keep their own secret. Water denotes the baptism of John into [preparing for] Christ Jesus, John 3:22-23 [Jesus tarried in the land of Judæa with His disciples, and baptized: “John was also baptizing in Ænon,” etc. But he that believeth not - When the Gospel is preached to him, and the way of salvation made plain. He said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, we know that God has sent you to us. Former dispensations of the Holy Spirit made partial discoveries of infinite justice and mercy; but now the sum of justice, in requiring such a sacrifice, and the plenitude of mercy, in providing it, shall, by that Spirit with which he baptizes, be made manifest to all the children of men. Contemporary English Version (CEV) Bible Book List. Bible Commentaries / John Gill's Exposition of the Bible / 1 John / 1 John 3 / 1 John 3:1; Share Tweet. The Jews observe, that the Holy Spirit was given only in certain measures to the prophets; some writing only one book, others two. Chapter 2 tells of the wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine (2:1-11) and the cleansing of the temple (2:13-22). The wind blows in a variety of directions - we hear its sound, perceive its operation in the motion of the trees, etc., and feel it on ourselves - but we cannot discern the air itself; we only know that it exists by the effects which it produces: so is every one who is born of the Spirit: the effects are as discernible and as sensible as those of the wind; but itself we cannot see. He wants to know when the man will come with his wife. Commentaries for John Chapter 3 Christ's discourse with Nicodemus. I have told you from the beginning that I was only the forerunner of the Messiah, and was sent, not to form a separate party, but to point out to men that Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world: John 3:28. No man can do what thou dost, unless the omnipotence of God be with him. John's Testimony. 1 The *parable of the four soils 4:1-9. Introduction 1 John 3:2 1 John 3:1. As there is an absolute necessity that a child should be born into the world, that he may see its light, contemplate its glories, and enjoy its good, so there is an absolute necessity that the soul should be brought out of its state of darkness and sin, through the light and power of the grace of Christ, that it may be able to see, ιδειν, or, to discern, the glories and excellencies of the kingdom of Christ here, and be prepared for the enjoyment of the kingdom of glory hereafter. ", "Q. 7 I said to you, “You must be born from above.” What I said should not surprise you. God will continue to be angry with people like that.’, © MissionAssist 2021 - Or, A man can receive nothing from heaven, unless it be given him. John 3:6-8. A. You ought to understand these things! - Our Lord had very plainly told him how these things could be, and illustrated the new birth by one of the most proper similes that could be chosen; but so intent was this great man an making every thing submit to the testimony of his senses that he appears unwilling to believe any thing, unless he can comprehend it. John has already told us in 1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Chapter 3. There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. How many parts are there in a sacrament? Above all things. CHAPTER III. And that is what we are! G. Campbell Morgan gave his own testimony to the truth of Proverbs 3:5-6: “The measure in which I have trusted Jehovah and acknowledged Him, has been the measure of walking in the paths of real life.” 3. How many masters are there still in Israel who are in this respect deplorably ignorant; and, strange to tell, publish their ignorance and folly in the sight of the sun, by writing and speaking against the thing itself! 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 baptism of John of Christ John's testimony. We have seen the miracles that you are doing. And this abideth on him - endures as long as his unbelief and disobedience remain! EXEGESIS: JOHN 2, 7, AND 19. Dost thou command proselytes to be baptized with water, as an emblem of a new birth; and art thou unacquainted with the cause, necessity, nature, and effects of that new birth? iii. Unless a person is born from above, they cannot see the kingdom of God.’ 4 Nicodemus asked, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Christ and Nicodemus. We will begin by examining the details, then step back to look at the overall thrust of the story. Commentary on 1 John 2:24-29 (Read 1 John 2:24-29) The truth of Christ, abiding in us, is a means to sever from sin, and unites us to the Son of God, John 15:3,4. 2 One night he went to Jesus and said, “Sir, we know that God has sent you to teach us. (7-8) Walk rightly with God by a humble, reverent life. To this the Baptist alludes. The promise God makes, is suitable to his own greatness, power, and goodness; it is eternal life. 1 John 3, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. Rabbi, teacher, is often no more than a title of respect: didaskolos signifies a person who not only has the name of teacher, but who actually does teach. 1 Think about how much God the Father loves us. ESV Student Study Bible, Hardcover, Gray. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. Lest his deeds should be reproved - Or discovered. Commentary on John 3:1-17 View Bible Text . You could not work these miracles, unless God were with you.” 3 Jesus replied, “I tell you for certain that you must be born from above[ a] before you can see God’s kingdom!” A principal design of John is, to show that Christ was infinitely above every teacher, prophet, and Divine messenger that had ever yet appeared. Nobody else has gone up to heaven except him. ~ The first events (1:19 - 2:11) John now begins the story of the life of Jesus during a period of six … From the above Hebrew word, it is likely that the Saxon ful, the English foul, the Latin vilis, and the English vile, are derived. 13 The Son of Man came down from heaven. Contemporary English Version. Retail: $29.99. He that believeth - As stated before on John 3:16. We know that thou art a teacher come from God - We, all the members of the grand Sanhedrin, and all the rulers of the people, who have paid proper attention to thy doctrine and miracles. So important was this office esteemed among them, that it wag reckoned one of the indispensable works of charity: much depending on the proper discharge of it, as we shall afterwards find. How to live in the truth. He had to tell people that the king was coming to visit them. And the expression is founded upon this generally received maxim: That to be perfectly acquainted with the concerns of a place, it is necessary for a person to be on the spot. ; but none possessed all these gifts: Christ alone possessed their plenitude, and is all things in all. That is why God has already decided to punish those people. Notes on John 12:32, and 1John 2:28. Explore. See Parkhurst under φαυλος . 1 John 3:1-3. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. John 3:7, ye. For God giveth not the Spirit by measure - He is the most perfect of all teachers, as having received the Holy Spirit as none before him ever did. He also knew that Jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed. "Commentary on John 3:17". 1. Retail: $24.99. Which is in heaven - Lest a wrong meaning should be taken from the foregoing expression, and it should be imagined that, in order to manifest himself upon earth he must necessarily leave heaven; our blessed Lord qualifies it by adding, the Son of man who is in heaven; pointing out, by this, the ubiquity or omnipresence of his nature: a character essentially belonging to God; for no being can possibly exist in more places than one at a time, but He who fills the heavens and the earth. See the observations at the end of Mark. He that hath the bride - The congregation of believers. John 3:1-8. Aug 28, 2017 - Encourage those who do good work. Art thou a master of Israel, etc. Luke. 21 But anyone who does what is true will come to the light. The person here spoken of was probably one who had been baptized by the disciples of our Lord; and the subject of debate seems to have been, whether the baptism of John, or that of Christ, was the most efficacious towards purifying. kind, and be, by the appointment of God, as certain a remedy for sinful souls as the brazen serpent elevated on a pole, Numbers 21:9, was for the bodies of the Israelites, which had been bitten by the fiery serpents in the wilderness. No man taketh up. First, … He himself baptized not, with his own hand, but his disciples by his orders and directions, as appears, ch. The teaching on the born-again doctrine—found primarily in John 3 but expanded by Paul, Peter, and John in later writings—has been prone to misunderstanding since Jesus Christ spoke to Nicodemus about it nearly two thousand years ago. 24 (This happened before the rulers put John in a prison.) IV. Water, wherein the person is baptized, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 14 Long ago Moses lifted up the metal snake in the wilderness to save his people. How wretched is the lot of that minister, who, while he professes to recommend the salvation of God to others, is all the while dealing in the meagre, unfruitful traffic of an unfelt truth! The king, having investigated the case, found the queen innocent: she was immediately reconciled to her husband, and the shoshabin was directed to write another contract.". was nigh--but for the reason mentioned ( John 7:1), Jesus kept away from it, remaining in Galilee.. John 6:14-21.JESUS WALKS ON THE SEA. ", "Q. From all these particulars, we see that the office of the shoshabin, or paranymph, was a very important one among the Jews; and that, to it, some interesting references are made in the New Testament, the force and true meaning of which passages cannot be discerned without considering the character and office of the Jewish paranymph. ", "A. They continued with the bride and bridegroom the seven days of the marriage, and contributed variously to the festivity and hilarity of the occasion. To procure a husband for the virgin, to guard her, and to bear testimony to her corporeal and mental endowments; and it was upon this testimony of this friend that the bridegroom chose his bride. That was because they were doing bad things. Now he is baptizing people and everyone is going to him.’. Thirdly, That the sacrifice of Jesus was the only mean by which the redemption of man could be effected, and that it is absolutely sufficient to accomplish this gracious design: for it would have been inconsistent with the wisdom of God, to have appointed a sacrifice greater in itself, or less in its merit, than what the urgent necessities of the case required. There was a man of the Pharisees — Belonging to the sect so called. 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went to the country places in Judea. As this new birth implies the renewing of the whole soul in righteousness and true holiness, it is not a matter that may be dispensed with: heaven is a place of holiness, and nothing but what is like itself can ever enter into it. John 3:6-8. How can a man be born when he is old? “The word ‘antichrist’ occurs in the Bible only in the letters of John and that only five times in four verses (1 John 2:18, 22, 4:3; 2 John 1:7); but though the word is infrequent the idea of antichrist is frequent and is … He himself baptized not, with his own hand, but his disciples by his orders and directions, as appears, ch. Chapter 17. He cannot return into his mother's body. The Jews had some general notion of the new birth; but, like many among Christians, they put the acts of proselytism, baptism, etc., in the place of the Holy Spirit and his influence: they acknowledged that a man must be born again; but they made that new birth to consist in profession, confession, and external washing. 3 There was a man named Nicodemus who was a Pharisee and a Jewish leader. What value should we put upon gospel truth! Reader, hast thou never had any other baptism than that of water? 36 Anyone who believes in the Son has life with God for ever. 3. It is a common custom, in all countries and in all languages, to attribute the operations of those who are under the government and direction of another to him by whom they are directed and governed. He was the internuncio between her and her spouse elect; carrying all messages from her to him, and from him to her: for before marriage young women were very strictly guarded at home with their parents or friends. The words, μη αποληται αλλα, may not perish but, are omitted by some very ancient MSS. The word is the same as that which is used in John 1:3, “were made,” “was made,” and, as contrasted with the verb “was” in John 1:1-2; John 1:4, signifies the coming into being, as contrasted with original existence. 23 John was also baptizing people. He loves us that much! 1, 2. pray God that thou mayest never know what this continuing punishment means! John 3:1-21.NIGHT INTERVIEW OF NICODEMUS WITH JESUS. The same thing is done at what are called the biddings, at marriages in Wales, to the present day. Is the bridegroom - The Lord Jesus - the Head of the Church. He cannot be born a second time.’ 5 Jesus explained, ‘I am telling you what is true. He must increase — And appear continually more and more glorious, like the growing moon; but I must decrease — Must gradually wane and decline, till I disappear: for the end of my ministry is now, in a great measure, answered, and therefore I quickly expect to be dismissed from it. John at Ænon. But his disciples' baptizing was his baptizing. 3 John; Principle #1; 3 Jn. - It was the opinion of the Jews that the Gentiles, whom they often term the world, עלמה olmah, and העולם אומות omoth haolam, nations of the world, were to be destroyed in the days of the Messiah. l. 414; xxiv. What is the outward visible sign, or form, in baptism? Chapter 15. And we really have become children of God. Read 3 John commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (2 a.) Chapter 18. —This may mean “ in all things.” Be in health.—An ascetic would be surprised that one of the greatest of the Apostles should be so earnest on such a point. Because of that, they do not understand who we are. New International Version Update. Is not condemned - For past sin, that being forgiven on his believing in Christ. Quotes. 15 As a result, everyone who believes him will be able to live for ever with God. What value should we put upon gospel truth! Because their deeds were evil - An allusion to robbers and cut-throats, who practice their abominations in the night season, for fear of being detected. The shoshabin hearing of it, tore the matrimonial contract, that he might have it to say, the marriage is dissolved. So Rab. The conversation between Nicodemus and our Lord, about the new birth and faith in his testimony, John 3:1-15. And you do not believe me. So, as a result, everyone who believes in the Son will not die. A person who comes from the earth belongs to the earth. Top. They loved the dark instead. John the Baptist, His preaching, manner of life, and baptism. l. 528. Acts. (5-8) Jesus explains the new birth. But this is said in their usual extravagant mode of talking. The friend of the bridegroom - The person whom the Greeks called the paranymph - there were two at each wedding: one waited on the bride, the other on the bridegroom: their business was to serve them, to inspect the concerns of the bridechamber, and afterwards to reconcile differences between husband and wife, when any took place. In doing right (1 John 3:4-10). To begin with, as re-readers who already are familiar with this Gospel, we are struck by several details of the setting of the story. But though he came by night, Jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to encourage good beginnings, although weak. Chapter 5 . II. Jesus teaches by means of *parables 4:1-34. Came to Jesus by night - He had matters of the utmost importance, on which he wished to consult Christ; and he chose the night season, perhaps less through the fear of man than through a desire to have Jesus alone, as he found him all the day encompassed with the multitude; so that it was impossible for him to get an opportunity to speak fully on those weighty affairs concerning which he intended to consult him. 26 The disciples then came to John. "Coffman Commentaries on the Bible". The Son of Man to Be Lifted Up. Probably our Lord saw that the object of his visit was to inquire about the Messiah's kingdom; and in reference to this he immediately says, Except a man be born again, etc. Quotes By Emotions. B. John 14, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. In Aenon - This place was eight miles southward from Scythopolis, between Salim and Jordan. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking. In 1 John 1:8, the grammar indicates John is speaking about occasional acts of sin. —St. JOHN. 1-4; Wealth and Health: Though we are to pray for one another that our heavenly Father will meet our physical needs, we must not use this text to promote prosperity theology. ... as frequently they do, betwixt the poor of their own city, and the poor of the world; it is easy to discern, that by the poor of the world are meant ... Poole, Matthew, "Commentary on John 3:17". "A. He appeared first in the wilderness of Judea. He does not want the bad things that he has done to show clearly. (2) Beloved. John began to baptize in the land of Judea (Mt. No man can do these miracles - It is on the evidence of thy miracles that I ground my opinion of thee. A person of the name of Nicodemus, the son of Gorion, is mentioned in the Jewish writings, who lived in the time of Vespasian, and was reputed to be so rich that he could support all the inhabitants of Jerusalem for ten years. IV. Is condemned already - Continues under the condemnation which Divine justice has passed upon all sinners; and has this superadded, He hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God, and therefore is guilty of the grossest insult to the Divine majesty, in neglecting, slighting, and despising the salvation which the infinite mercy of God had provided for him. Pearce supposes that this verse is only the conclusion of the 16th, and that it has been inserted in this place by mistake. As I took it up at God's command, so I am ready to lay it down when he pleases. (Read John 3:1-8) Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night. John 6:1-13.FIVE THOUSAND MIRACULOUSLY FED. Or, if you, a teacher in Israel, do not understand the nature of such an earthly thing, or custom of the kingdom established over the Jewish nation, as being born of baptism, practised every day in the initiation of proselytes, how will you understand such heavenly things as the initiation of my disciples by the baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire from heaven, if I should proceed farther on the subject? The same distinction between Jerusalem and Judea is made, Acts 1:8; Acts 10:39; and in 1 Maccabees 3:34; and in 2 Maccabees 1:1, 10. 32 He tells people about the things that he has seen. And no man receiveth his testimony - Or, And this his testimony no man taketh up. Jesus and his disciples come to Judea, and baptize, John 3:22. Today’s Gospel lection is a theological key that can unlock several aspects of this often puzzling Gospel of John. Grace and health are rich companions. Commentary on John 3:22-36 (Read John 3:22-36) John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him; but Jesus came on a more important work. 19 Light has come into the world. John 3:1-3. Chapter 21. There are many very important topics brought forward in this chapter; the principal of which have been already illustrated in the notes: the subject in the 29th verse is of great consequence, and requires some farther explanation. Coffman, James Burton. He has given his Son authority over all things. Peculiarities • Differences between the Gospel of John … 14, 15. that . Whence, then, does their damnation proceed? John 3:15 Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 21. They chose to walk in the darkness, that they might do the works of darkness - they broke the Divine law, refused the mercy offered to them, are arrested by Divine justice, convicted, condemned, and punished. John's disciples and the Jews - Instead of Ιουδαιων, Jews, ABELS. 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