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What "Keeping His Word" Means
Commentators explain that "keeping" Jesus' word is an active, ongoing commitment. It's more than just hearing; it involves believing His teachings, obeying His commands, and treasuring His doctrine as precious. It is a continuous state of abiding in His truth.
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Albert Barnes
On John 8:51
18th Century
Theologian
If a man keep my saying. If he believes on me and obeys my commandments.
He shall never see death. To see death, …
AT Robertson
On John 8:51
If a man keep my word (εαν τις τον εμον λογον τηρηση). Condition of third class with εαν and constative aorist active subjunctive …
Charles Ellicott
On John 8:51
19th Century
Bishop
If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.—It is better rendered, If a man keep My word. Our translation…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 8:37–59
19th Century
Preacher
I know that you are Abraham's seed; yet you seek to kill me, because my word does not have free course in you. I speak the things which I have …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 8:51
With a solemn affirmation, Jesus declared that anyone who receives his message will not experience death. This is a negative version of the positiv…
John Calvin
On John 8:51
16th Century
Theologian
Truly, truly, I say to you. Christ unquestionably knew that some people in that multitude were receptive, and that others of them were not…
John Gill
On John 8:51
17th Century
Pastor
Verily, verily, I say unto you
This is truth, and may be depended upon, as coming from the "Amen", and faithful witn…
Matthew Henry
On John 8:48–53
17th Century
Minister
Observe Christ's disregard of the applause of men. Those who are dead to the praises of men can bear their contempt. God will seek the honour of al…