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He who believes in me, as the scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water."
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From Thirsty to a Fountain
Commentators widely agree that faith in Jesus does more than just satisfy personal spiritual thirst; it transforms the believer into a source of life for others. The image of rivers flowing 'from within him' means that a Christian's life is meant to be diffusive, overflowing with the Holy Spirit's grace to bless and refresh the world around them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that believeth on me. He that acknowledges me as the Messiah, and trusts in me for salvation.
As the scripture hath said
He that believeth on me (ο πιστευων εις εμε). Nominative absolute as is not uncommon.
The scripture (η γρα…
19th Century
Anglican
There can be little doubt that our English version rightly gives the meaning of the original here; though representatives of both the earliest and …
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Baptist
Shall flow rivers of living water.
What a glorious gospel sermon that was! It comes to us down through the ages, and is as true now …
The celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles included a daily procession of priests from the temple to the Pool of Siloam, from which they drew wate…
16th Century
Protestant
He who believeth in me. He now points out the manner of coming, which is that we must approach, not with our feet, but by faith; or rather…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that believes on me Which explains what is meant by coming to Christ, and drinking; for these acts are no other t…
On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jews drew water and poured it out before the Lord. It is thought that Christ alluded to this. If a…
13th Century
Catholic
After our Lord told them about the origin and teacher of His doctrine, as well as its purpose, He now invites them to accept His teaching…
