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Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name, observing his signs which he did.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Feast-day. Feast. During the celebration of the Passover, which continued eight days.
Miracles which he did. These miracle…
In Jerusalem (εν τοις Ιεροσολυμοις). The form Ιεροσολυμα as in 2:13 always in this Gospel and in Mark, and usually in Matthew, tho…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Jesus had already begun performing miraculous works. These signs attracted the attention of the crowd and brought many to a stage of belief paralle…
16th Century
Protestant
Many believed. The Evangelist appropriately connects this narrative with the former. Christ had not given such a sign as the Jews demanded…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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 knows …
13th Century
Catholic
Having explained the occasion for showing the sign, the Evangelist then states the sign that would be given. He does this in a structured…
