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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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Albert Barnes
On John 5:25
18th Century
Theologian
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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AT Robertson
On John 5:25
And now is (κα νυν εστιν). See 4:23 for this phrase. Not the future resurrection in verse 28, but the spiritual resurrection here …
Charles Ellicott
On John 5:25
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 5:25–30
19th Century
Preacher
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.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 5:25
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 …
John Calvin
On John 5:25
16th Century
Theologian
Verily, verily. When the Evangelist represents the Son of God as swearing so frequently in reference to our salvation, from this we percei…
John Gill
On John 5:25
17th Century
Pastor
Verily, verily, I say to you
With the same asseveration as before, and for the further illustration and confirmation…
Matthew Henry
On John 5:24–29
17th Century
Minister
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…