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Not All 'Belief' is Saving Faith
Commentators unanimously point out that the 'belief' of the Jerusalem crowd was superficial and temporary. It was an intellectual assent based on seeing miracles, not a deep, heart-felt trust in Jesus' identity and mission. Scholars like Calvin call it a 'cold faith' or a 'shadow of faith,' distinct from the genuine faith that leads to salvation.
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Albert Barnes
On John 2:23
18th Century
Theologian
Error: Completed but no modernized text found in DB
AT Robertson
On John 2:23
In Jerusalem (εν τοις Ιεροσολυμοις). The form Ιεροσολυμα as in 2:13 always in this Gospel and in Mark, and usually in Matthew, tho…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:23
19th Century
Bishop
In the feast day.—Omit the word “day” after feast. The italics show that there is no word to express it in the Greek, and it gives…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:23
Jesus had already begun performing miraculous works. These signs attracted the attention of the crowd and brought many to a stage of belief paralle…
John Calvin
On John 2:23
16th Century
Theologian
Many believed. The Evangelist appropriately connects this narrative with the former. Christ had not given such a sign as the Jews demanded…
John Gill
On John 2:23
17th Century
Pastor
Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover
Where he went, in order to keep it, that being at hand, and now come; s…
Matthew Henry
On John 2:23–25
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord knew all people���their nature, dispositions, affections, and designs���in a way that we do not know any person, not even ourselves. He kn…