That might be fulfilled (ινα πληρωθη). It is usually assumed that ινα here with the first aorist passive subjunctive of πληροω has…

The saying. The word of Isaiah, or that which Isaiah predicted. This occurs in Isaiah 53:1.

Might be fulfilled. T…

That the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled.—This is the first instance in this Gospel of a phrase already familiar …

We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth forever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? Then J…

St. John Chrysostom: And so the Evangelist tacitly explains it when he adds, But though He had done so many miracles befor…

The author expresses surprise and regret that in spite of Jesus’ numerous “signs” the people still obstinately refused to believe in him. Unbelief …

That the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled. John does not mean that the prediction imposed a necessity on the Jews, for Isai…

That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled,
&c.] For though this was not the end of these men in disbe…

Observe the method of conversion implied here. Sinners are brought to see the reality of divine things, to have some knowledge of them, and to be c…

1. Above, the Evangelist gave many examples of Christ’s glory, because of which the Jews sought to kill Him out of envy. Now he deals with a…