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The Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after he has said,
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The Spirit's Witness is Scripture
Commentators explain that when the author says "the Holy Spirit...is a witness," he is referring to the inspired words of Scripture. The Old Testament (specifically Jeremiah 31) is presented as the authoritative testimony of the Holy Spirit, confirming the truths of the new covenant. This affirms the divine inspiration and authority of the Bible.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whereof the Holy Ghost is a witness to us. That is, the Holy Spirit is a proof of the truth of the position here laid down—that the one at…
And the Holy Ghost also beareth witness to us (μαρτυρε δε ημιν κα το πνευμα το αγιον). Μαρτυρεω is common in Philo for Scripture q…
19th Century
Anglican
Whereof.—Better, And the Holy Ghost also bears witness to us. The Holy Ghost, speaking in Scripture ([Reference Hebrews 3…
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Baptist
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Wher…
The writer consistently regards God as the author of Scripture and, as we have seen, ascribes to God words uttered by Moses and others. He does not…
16th Century
Protestant
The Holy Ghost also is a witness, etc. This testimony from Jeremiah is not cited the second time without reason or unnecessarily. He quote…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us In (Jeremiah 31:33Jeremiah 31:34) . This pr…
Under the new covenant, or gospel dispensation, full and final pardon can be obtained. This makes a vast difference between the new covenant and th…
13th Century
Catholic
Having considered what was done in both testaments to show the superiority of the New Testament over the Old, the Apostle now proves something he h…
