I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Commentaries for john chapter 10 jesus is the good shepherd who is gathering his flock. Study hints for discussion and thinking further will help. This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. John 10 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Nehemiah 10 commentary browns commentary on selected. He is not like the hired hand who cares nothing for the sheep, running away at the first appearance of danger, abandoning the sheep to their fate 12.
I have also found this very true man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. An introduction to the bible king james version kjv this is the first lesson of a 16 lesson online bible study series. Matthew henrys wellknown sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 170810 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Christs use of the word in this parable implies that he perfects all godly attributes in others. These studies provide bible answers to bible questions and will guide you to gods truth as revealed by his holy word. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers.
We hope that you find the 1 john summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 1 john. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Interesting facts about john barnes bible charts meaning. John 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The gospel of john complete bible commentary verse by verse. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. Herein is love, not that we loved god, but that he loved us, and sent his son to be the propitiation for our sins. John, chapter 10 king james version christian answers. Christianity began to rapidly bloom, especially right after the death of christ. Therefore doth my father love me, because i lay down my life, that i might take it again. The figure was familiar to the jewish ear from jeremiah 23. Let not your heart be troubled after having answered peters question, he addresses himself again to his disciples, and tells them to not be distressed at his leaving them, nor to lose courage because of what he said concerning peters denying him.
Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Mar 10, 2016 john 1 king james version 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. As such, his sheep are very familiar to him and bear the mark. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god, and the true messiah and saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our prophet, priest, and king, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. The abundant life is a term used to refer to christian teachings of the fulness of life. The gospel of john complete bible commentary verse by. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. John 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The jews of the time, of course believing that christianity was false, and as of yet not actually having a formally defined scriptures, sat down in 70 a. John 10 1 verily, verily, i say unto you, he that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Verses 2230 are followed by a rejection of jesus, including an attempt. Good, as used here, means more than having goodness in a physical sense but also having an excellent nature exodus 33. The lord jesus knows whom he has chosen, and is sure of them. I have power to lay it down, and i have power to take it again.
It signifies what is morally beautiful, noble, and true exodus 34. John 1 king james version 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Chapter 10 also seems to have a foretelling of jesus as being the way to eternal life. John 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Baker book house, 1976 boice, james montgomery, the gospel of john.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. I told you, i will raise myself from the dead john 10. The context biblical manuscripts dont include chapter or verse divisions. Kenneth boa is engaged in a ministry of relational evangelism and discipleship, teaching, writing, and speaking. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. It is not an organization, movement, or a unique doctrine, but the name applied to the teachings. Kjv bible verses from 1 john offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. John 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Zondervan publishing house, 1975 borchert, gerald l, the new american commentary, volume 25a.
The first occurrence of a word in the bible with a gematria of 63 is zseba in genesis 10. As the good shepherd, jesus died for earths sinners, who like sheep have gone astray. There was a division therefore again among the jews for these sayings. John chapter 10 king james version 1 verily, verily, i say unto you, he that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. And the gift of life is not a power, a principle, but a very true person dwelling in us.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The gospel of john commentary bible study trusting in jesus. Jesus now puts the events of chapter 9 into perspective by contrasting himself, the good shepherd, with the pharisees, whom he identifies with the evil shepherds of ezekiel 34. The scripture, as the expressed will of the unchangeable god, is itself unchangeable and indissoluble olshausen. The gospel according to john barnes, albert, notes on the new testament explanatory and practical.
These lessons are only available at this internet site. Boa is the president of reflections ministries and trinity house publishers. Jesus used them in his teachings and they are referenced in other books of the bible. John 10 king james bible kjv book of john bible history. Lesson 1, intro to the bible, king james version kjv. As was normal, there were great numbers of people gathered in jerusalem to celebrate the passover and many were wondering, as they had before, if jesus would attend the feast. Nehemiah 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by john brown on selected books of the bible. This simple creature the sheep has this special note among all animals, that it quickly hears the voice of the shepherd, follows no one else. Lesson 1 an introduction to the bible king james version kjv this is the first lesson of a 16 lesson online bible study series.
The problem wasnt that jesus was unclear about who he was and where he. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. World wide study bible john 10 christian classics ethereal. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. In contrast to the thief, jesus declares that as the good shepherd he came that we might have life. No man taketh it from me, but i lay it down of myself. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way he is a thief and a robber.
This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. The gift of the spirit of life dwells in those who are united to christ in a fulness more abundant than was ever revealed before. The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy i am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels.
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