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A Divinely Confirmed Witness
Commentators stress that John the Baptist's testimony wasn't based on family ties or personal opinion, even though he and Jesus were related. His certainty came from a pre-arranged, divine sign: seeing the Holy Spirit descend and remain on Jesus. This infallible proof, given by God Himself, formed the unshakable foundation for John's witness.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:33–34
18th Century
Theologian
The same said ... - This was the sign by which he was to know the Messiah. He was to see the Spirit descending like a dove and abiding on …
AT Robertson
On John 1:34
I have seen (εωρακα). Present perfect active of οραω. John repeats the statement of verse 32 (τεθεαμα).
Have borne …
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:34
19th Century
Bishop
And I saw and bare record.—Better, and I have seen and have borne witness, as in John 1:32. The result of person…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:23–37
19th Century
Preacher
Of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:34
The second aspect of John’s witness to Jesus (see comment on v.29) concerned the title “Son of God.” This aspect was related to the work of the Hol…
John Calvin
On John 1:34
16th Century
Theologian
I saw and testified. He means that what he declares is not doubtful; because God was pleased to make him fully and thoroughly acquainted w…
John Gill
On John 1:34
17th Century
Pastor
And I saw
The Spirit descending from heaven as a dove, and lighting upon Jesus, and remaining some time on him; this…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:29–36
17th Century
Minister
John saw Jesus coming to him and pointed him out as the Lamb of God. The paschal lamb, in the shedding and sprinkling of its blood, the roasting an…