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For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives the Spirit without measure.
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The Authority of Christ's Words
Commentators emphasize that because Jesus is the one 'whom God has sent,' His words are not merely inspired but are the very words of God. Scholars like John Calvin state that to receive Christ's doctrine is to engage directly with God. This gives Jesus's teachings an ultimate and unique authority, far surpassing that of any prophet or teacher.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whom God has sent. The Messiah.
Speaks the words of God. The truth, or commands of God.
For God gives not the S…
The words of God (τα ρηματα του θεου). God sent his Son (3:17) and he speaks God's words.
By measure (εκ μ…
19th Century
Anglican
For he whom God has sent.—Better, he whom God sent. The acceptance of the witness of things seen and heard is the attesta…
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Baptist
He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth …
This paragraph, like vv.16–21, is likely the author’s reflection on what he has just written. Its phraseology accords better with the style of vv.1…
16th Century
Protestant
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God. He confirms the preceding statement, for he shows that we actually have to do with Go…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he whom God has sent Still meaning Christ, who was sent in human nature, in the likeness of sinful flesh, in the…
John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned to him, but Jesus came for a more important work. He also knew that Jesus would increase …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, John the Baptist commended Christ's teaching; here, however, he considers the different ways people receive it. He therefore …
