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that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, "Lord, who has believed our report? To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"
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Prophecy and God's Plan
John quotes Isaiah to show that the widespread rejection of Jesus was not a failure of God's plan, but its fulfillment. Commentators clarify this doesn't mean God forced people to disbelieve. Rather, Isaiah foresaw a pattern of unbelief that found its ultimate expression in the response to Jesus, demonstrating God's sovereign knowledge over history.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The saying. The word of Isaiah, or that which Isaiah predicted. This occurs in Isaiah 53:1.
Might be fulfilled. T…
That might be fulfilled (ινα πληρωθη). It is usually assumed that ινα here with the first aorist passive subjunctive of πληροω has…
19th Century
Anglican
That the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled.—This is the first instance in this Gospel of a phrase already familiar …
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Baptist
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, wh…
The author expresses surprise and regret that in spite of Jesus’ numerous “signs” the people still obstinately refused to believe in him. Unbelief …
16th Century
Protestant
That the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled. John does not mean that the prediction imposed a necessity on the Jews, for Isai…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, &c.] For though this was not the end of these men in disbe…
Observe the method of conversion implied here. Sinners are brought to see the reality of divine things, to have some knowledge of them, and to be c…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Evangelist gave many examples of Christ’s glory, because of which the Jews sought to kill Him out of envy. Now he deals with a…
