A.T. Robertson Commentary John 6:40

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 6:40

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 6:40

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"For this is the will of my Father, that every one that beholdeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day." — John 6:40 (ASV)

Should have eternal life (εχη ζωην αιωνιον). Present active subjunctive with ινα, "that he may keep on having eternal life" as in 3:15,36.

Beholdeth (θεωρων). With the eye of faith as in 12:45.

And I will raise him up (κα αναστησω). Future active indicative (volitive future, promise) as in 54.