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Christ is Greater than Moses
Commentators emphasize the contrast between Moses and Jesus. The law was "given through" Moses, who acted as a servant or minister. But "grace and truth came through Jesus Christ," who is their very author and source. While the law was a vital and holy preparatory stage, Christ brings the superior, complete, and final revelation of God.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:17
18th Century
Theologian
The law was given—This refers to the Old Testament system, the institutions under which the Jews lived.
By Moses—This mean…
AT Robertson
On John 1:17
Was given (εδοθη). First aorist passive indicative of διδωμ.
By Moses (δια Μωυσεως). "Through Moses" as th…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:17
19th Century
Bishop
The word "for" connects this verse by way of explanation with what has gone before. The Old Testament thought of grace and truth has already been p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:17
19th Century
Preacher
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
We know that the law came by Moses. The law has often bur…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:17
The contrast between law and grace as methods of God’s dealing with humans is expressed here as plainly as in the Pauline writings ([Reference Ephe…
John Calvin
On John 1:17
16th Century
Theologian
For the Law was given by Moses. This is an anticipation by which he addresses an objection that was likely to arise; for Moses wa…
John Gill
On John 1:17
17th Century
Pastor
For the law was given by Moses
Both moral and ceremonial. The moral law was given to Adam, in innocence, which havin…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:15–18
17th Century
Minister
As to the order of time and entrance on His work, Christ came after John, but in every other way He was before him. This expression clearly shows t…