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A New Era of the Spirit
Commentators explain that the phrase "the Spirit was not yet given" does not mean the Holy Spirit didn't exist or was inactive. Instead, it refers to a new, more abundant outpouring. While the Spirit was active in the Old Testament saints, the full measure seen at Pentecost was reserved for after Jesus's work was complete, inaugurating a new era for all believers.
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:39
18th Century
Theologian
Of the Spirit. This refers to the Holy Spirit, who would be sent down to accompany their preaching and to convert sinners.
For …
AT Robertson
On John 7:39
Which (ου). Genitive by attraction of the relative ο (accusative singular object of λαμβανειν) to the case of του πνευματος (the S…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:39
19th Century
Bishop
The word “given” is omitted in nearly all manuscripts except the Vatican. “Holy” before Ghost is also probably an insertion, though it is found in …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:39–40
19th Century
Preacher
(But this spoke he of the Spirit, whom those who believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was no…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:39
John’s statement shows that the passion of Christ was the important aspect of Jesus’ revelation about the Holy Spirit, for it divided the era of la…
John Calvin
On John 7:39
16th Century
Theologian
But this He spoke of the Spirit. The word water is sometimes applied to the Spirit because of its purity, as it is His r…
John Gill
On John 7:39
17th Century
Pastor
But this spoke he of the Spirit
These are the words of the evangelist, explaining the figurative expressions of Christ; showin…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:37–39
17th Century
Minister
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…