Gospel of john 2 commentary

John 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. It cites about 4,000 different secondary sources and uses over 20,000 references from ancient. The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, john 2. In the incarnation, with the birth of jesus of nazareth, gods dwelling place is with human beings, as a human being. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. John 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. David guzik commentary on john 2,where jesus performs the miracle of. The circumstances of it magnified it and freed it from all suspicion of cheat or collusion.

But when he read them, john had not yet written his gospel. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary and is also the project director and managing editor for the net bible new english translation. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. John 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The miracles meaning was as much about jesus replacing ritual purification. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Waterpots is literally correct, as the word is from, water.

John 2 kjv and the third day there was a marriage bible. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover. An extensive commentary on john with a predominantly conservative tone the unique thing about this book is the correlation of the text within the historical setting, particularly the classic greek and roman world as well as the hebrew one. The introductory material on johannine criticism is some of the clearest exposition for students available anywhere. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. Logos bible software gives you the tools you need to use your digital library effectively and efficiently, searching for verses, finding scripture references and citations instantly, and performing word studies. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. Johns account differs from marks in the mention of sheep and oxen, the mention of the whip of cords, the word kermatisth for moneychanger the synoptics use kollubisth, which john mentions in 2. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. 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. Of course, this against the plain meaning of this passage and all of the gospel records of jesus. In the early part of his gospel, john designates this as the first sign.

In jerusalem there was a gate into the city called the sheep gate. John calvin was a theologian, pastor, biblical exegete, and tireless apologist for reformed christianity, and ranks among the most important thinkers in church history. One old tradition says that this was john the gospel writers wedding, and he left his. Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. John 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history. Keeners commentary explores the jewish and grecoroman settings of john more deeply than previous works, paying special attention to socialhistorical and rhetorical features of the gospel. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. A common theme of the gospel of john is contrast, and the two stories in this. Now both jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding. John agreed that the other gospels were true accounts.

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. Jesus mother, who is never named in this gospel, has the same essential characteristics as found in the other disciples. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. Please help support the mission of new advent and get the full contents of. His theological works, biblical commentaries, tracts, treatises, sermons, and letters helped establish the reformation as a legitimate and thriving religious movement throughout europe. Because less liable to impurity, and therefore prescribed by the jewish authorities for washing before and after meals. From the context of these and other references in this gospel, however, it is clear that john is the writer. Jul 19, 2008 this commentary shows carsons usual exegetical care and insight. Craig keeners massive twovolume commentary is an impressive achievement. The writer eusebius about ad 260339 believed that john knew about the other three gospels.

John differs from the other three evangelists, in that he frequently comments upon the facts whichhe records. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. The mother of jesus was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited. There appears to be an inclusio a bracketing of stories between the wine imagery of the cana story at the very beginning of jesus ministry, where he is revealed as the good wine, and the wine imagery of the i am the true vine discourse at the very end of his ministry, where he. And the gospel call is, come ye to the waters, and buy wine, isa. John 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Keeners recent twovolume commentary on the gospel of john.

David j mcleod has some interesting comments on jn 1. These were the firstfruits to god and to the lamb, rev. Present at the wedding are jesus, his disciples, and jesus mother, never called mary in the fourth gospel see 2. Featuring the church fathers, catholic encyclopedia, summa theologica and more. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. It is an example of conservative evangelical scholarship at its best. John the apostle never identifies himself as john in his gospel, preferring to refer to himself simply as the disciple whom jesus loved john. Jesus mother was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the. Study john 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. With over 30,000 ancient sources, including jewish, greek and christian, the reader will no doubt come understand the hermeneutics of the gospel of john after reading this scholarly commentary. The miracle or sign of turning water into wine is suggested to be the first example of the greater things as described in. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. There appears to be an inclusio a bracketing of stories between the wine imagery of the cana story at the very beginning of jesus ministry, where he is revealed as the good wine, and the wine imagery of the i am the true vine discourse at the very end of his ministry, where he identifies.

Jesus did the first of his signs in cana of galilee, and displayed his glory. John 2 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. He was still just talking to people about his life with jesus. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20. Ramsey michaels assumes that the john who authored the book is someone very close to jesus and, therefore, that the gospel is a testimony to events that. Keepers depth of knowledge of the ancient sources is staggering. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. This new commentary part of eerdmanss acclaimed nicnt series gives primary attention to johns gospel in its present form rather than the sources or traditions behind it. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side.

Some preachers fancy seven signs in john after all, seven is the number of perfection, but if you count he did more than seven signs. John 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Although john is similar to the synoptics in its cogospel character and general subject matter, the differences and its connections to the johannine epistles have made johannine research all the more complex. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 by cyril of alexandria. In johns gospel, the body of jesus is the new holy place. John depicts no extended ministry in capernaum as do the synoptics.

Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. The gospel of john has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. This second volume of ernst haenchens twovolume commentary on the gospel of john contains a number of valuable insights. For over thirty years hall has taught courses at dallas seminary in intermediate level greek gram.

On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Very highly recommended to any who want to understand better the gospel of john. The word became flesh, and lived among us, john writes. Brown, the gospel according to john 2 vols anchor bible 2929a. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Thus christ came to bring in the grace of the gospel, which is as wine, that cheereth god and. Study the bible online using commentary on john 2 and more. Newest additions spring, 2020 these verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction. The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, john 2.

On the dynamics of the interaction between jesus and mary in this reading, see raymond e. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, john 2. In the close of the foregoing chapter we had an account of the first disciples whom jesus called, andrew and peter, philip and nathanael. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, john 2. The very richness of the fourth gospel presents those. John the apostle, one of jesus twelve disciples, also known as the son of zebedee, and brother of james called son of thunder. With over 30,000 ancient sources, including jewish, greek and christian, the reader will no doubt come understand the hermeneutics of the gospel of. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 2 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 1.