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The Resurrection Unlocks Truth
All commentators agree that the Resurrection was the key that unlocked the disciples' understanding. Before Jesus rose, his statement about destroying the temple was confusing. Afterward, they remembered his words and finally understood them, also seeing how Old Testament scriptures like Psalm 16:10 pointed to this very event, causing them to believe in a new, deeper way.
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Albert Barnes
On John 2:22
18th Century
Theologian
When he was risen from the dead. This saying of our Savior at that time seemed obscure and difficult. The disciples did not understand it,…
AT Robertson
On John 2:22
When therefore he was raised from the dead (Hοτε ουν ηγερθη εκ νεκρων). First aorist passive indicative of εγειρω, to raise up. An…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:22
19th Century
Bishop
That he had said this to them.—The better texts omit “to them.” For the way in which the saying, hard to be understood, fixed itse…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:22
The author’s comment indicates that from the first of his ministry Jesus had the end of it in view. One can hardly escape the conviction that the f…
John Gill
On John 2:22
17th Century
Pastor
When therefore he was risen from the dead
Which was three years after this:
his disciples remembe…
Matthew Henry
On John 2:12–22
17th Century
Minister
The first public work in which we find Christ engaged was driving the traders from the temple, whom the covetous priests and rulers encouraged to m…