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Most assuredly, I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God`s voice; and those who hear will live.
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A Present, Spiritual Resurrection
Nearly all commentators agree that Jesus is primarily speaking of a spiritual, not physical, resurrection. The key phrase 'and now is' indicates an immediate reality. Jesus's words have the power, in the present moment, to bring those who are 'dead in trespasses and sins' into a new, spiritual life. This is a resurrection of the soul that happens through faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The hour. The time.
Is coming. Under the preaching of the gospel, as well as in the resurrection of the dead.
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And now is (κα νυν εστιν). See 4:23 for this phrase. Not the future resurrection in verse 28, but the spiritual resurrection here …
19th Century
Anglican
The hour is coming.—The same solemn words repeat in another form the same great truth. The reference here, as in this entire parag…
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Baptist
Christ as Mediator did the will of the Father, and yet also did his own will, for his will was always the same as his Father's.
The phrase “and has now come” may refer to the present era that will terminate in the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead, or it may …
16th Century
Protestant
Verily, verily. When the Evangelist represents the Son of God as swearing so frequently in reference to our salvation, from this we percei…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Verily, verily, I say to you With the same asseveration as before, and for the further illustration and confirmation…
Our Lord declared His authority and character, as the Messiah. The time had come when the dead would hear His voice, as the Son of God, and live. O…
13th Century
Catholic
Having pointed out the power of the Son in general, the author now shows it in more detail.
First, the Lord discloses his life-giv…
