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but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But that the world may know (αλλ' ινα γνω ο κοσμος). Purpose clause with ινα and the second aorist active subjunctive of γινωσκω. …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That the world may know that I love the Father. This was so that it could not be alleged that his virtue had not been subjected to tri…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The most probable arrangement of this verse is to omit the period after “so I do,” and to consider all down to this point as governed by “that.” We…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for t…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: After saying, Peace I leave with you, which was like a farewell, He consoles them: Let not y…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“The prince of this world” refers to Satan. Jesus was constantly aware of Satan’s hostile presence and was preparing for his last attack. Satan fir…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But that the world may know. Some think that these words should be read as closely connected with the words, Arise, let us go…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But that the world may know
Not the wicked and unbelieving world, but the world of God's elect, such as are brought …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ raises the expectations of His disciples to something beyond what they thought was their greatest happiness. His time was now short; He ther…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Above, our Lord consoled His disciples by mentioning what directly affected them: He promised them that they could approach the Father, t…

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