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The Intentional Gaze
Commentators note that John's look was not a casual glance but a 'fixed, earnest gaze.' This look, filled with what one scholar calls 'holy reverence and loving awe,' preceded his declaration. It models for believers the importance of intentionally fixing our spiritual eyes on Jesus, recognizing Him as the central figure of our faith, and directing others to do the same.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:36
18th Century
Theologian
Looking upon Jesus ... - Fixing his eyes intently upon him. Singling him out and regarding him with special attention. Contemplating him a…
AT Robertson
On John 1:36
He looked (εμβλεψας). First aorist active participle of εμβλεπω, antecedent action before λεγε (says).
As he walked…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:36
19th Century
Bishop
And looking upon.—Better, and he looked upon Jesus as He was walking, and says. The word “looked upon” expresses a fixed,…
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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 1:36
The section immediately following John’s testimony gives the response of Jesus’ first disciples, who came to him largely because of John’s influenc…
John Calvin
On John 1:36
16th Century
Theologian
Behold the Lamb of God! From this, it appears more clearly what I have already stated: that when John perceived he was approaching the end…
John Gill
On John 1:36
17th Century
Pastor
And looking upon Jesus as he walked
Either by them; or as he was going from them to his lodgings; it being toward th…
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…