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But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believed on him were to receive: for the Spirit was not yet [given]; because Jesus was not yet glorified.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Which (ου). Genitive by attraction of the relative ο (accusative singular object of λαμβανειν) to the case of του πνευματος (the S…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Of the Spirit. This refers to the Holy Spirit, who would be sent down to accompany their preaching and to convert sinners.

For …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The word “given” is omitted in nearly all manuscripts except the Vatican. “Holy” before Ghost is also probably an insertion, though it is found in …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was n…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: As the feast was ending and the people were about to return home, our Lord gave them provisions for the w…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

John’s statement shows that the passion of Christ was the important aspect of Jesus’ revelation about the Holy Spirit, for it divided the era of la…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But this He spoke of the Spirit. The word water is sometimes applied to the Spirit because of its purity, as it is His r…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But this spoke he of the Spirit
These are the words of the evangelist, explaining the figurative expressions of Christ; showin…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jews drew water and poured it out before the Lord. It is thought that Christ alluded to this. If a…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After our Lord told them about the origin and teacher of His doctrine, as well as its purpose, He now invites them to accept His teaching…

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