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Our Judge is Human
Multiple commentators highlight that the original Greek emphasizes Jesus judges "because he is a son of man," stressing his shared humanity. God appointed a judge who has experienced our weaknesses and nature. This ensures that the one who determines our eternal destiny is not a distant, cold being, but a compassionate and understanding Savior who is perfectly suited to judge mankind.
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Albert Barnes
On John 5:27
18th Century
Theologian
Has given him authority. Has appointed him to do this. Has made him to be judge of all. This is represented as being the appointment of th…
AT Robertson
On John 5:27
Because he is the Son of man (οτ υιος ανθρωπου εστιν). Rather, "because he is a son of man" (note absence of articles and so not a…
Charles Ellicott
On John 5:27
19th Century
Bishop
Has given.—As above, gave. The “also” after judgment should be omitted. In these verses, as before, the two relations of …
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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 5:27
The title “Son of Man” has appeared twice previously in this gospel (1:51; 3:14). As the Son of Man Jesus is qualified to judge humanity because he…
John Calvin
On John 5:27
16th Century
Theologian
And has given him power. He again repeats that the Father has given him dominion, so that he may have full power over all things in heaven…
John Gill
On John 5:27
17th Century
Pastor
And has given him authority to execute judgment also
Both in his church and kingdom, in the present state of things,…
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…