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A Present Possession
Commentators overwhelmingly emphasize that Jesus's promise is for the present moment. The word 'hath' signifies current possession. For the believer, eternal life is not just a future hope but a present reality. As one scholar notes, the believer 'has it even now in possession,' including the 'earnest' of it through the Holy Spirit.
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AT Robertson
On John 6:47
He that believeth (ο πιστευων). This is the way to see God in Christ.
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:47
19th Century
Bishop
He that believeth.—This thought gives a new force to what He has said in John 6:40. There He declared the Father’s will, …
Charles Spurgeon
On John 6:47
19th Century
Preacher
He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
That text is worthy to be printed in letters of gold, and then the letters would be f…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 6:47
As emphatically as he can, Jesus states that the one who believes in him “has everlasting life.” The particular Greek construction used here indica…
John Calvin
On John 6:47
16th Century
Theologian
He who believes in me. This is an explanation of the former statement. For we are taught by these words that it is when we believe in Chri…
John Gill
On John 6:47
17th Century
Pastor
Verily, verily, I say to you
This is a certain truth, and to be depended on:
he that believeth on…
Matthew Henry
On John 6:47–51
17th Century
Minister
The advantage of the manna was small; it only referred to this life. But the living Bread is so excellent that the person who feeds on it shall nev…