Gospel of john 2 commentary

The miracle or sign of turning water into wine is suggested to be the first example of the greater things as described in. In the incarnation, with the birth of jesus of nazareth, gods dwelling place is with human beings, as a human being. 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. Present at the wedding are jesus, his disciples, and jesus mother, never called mary in the fourth gospel see 2. It cites about 4,000 different secondary sources and uses over 20,000 references from ancient. 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.

The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, john 2. John 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Jesus did the first of his signs in cana of galilee, and displayed his glory. The mother of jesus was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited. John 2 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools.

Of course, this against the plain meaning of this passage and all of the gospel records of jesus. The introductory material on johannine criticism is some of the clearest exposition for students available anywhere. 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. 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. In jerusalem there was a gate into the city called the sheep gate. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 by cyril of alexandria. John differs from the other three evangelists, in that he frequently comments upon the facts whichhe records. Because less liable to impurity, and therefore prescribed by the jewish authorities for washing before and after meals.

Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. 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. In the early part of his gospel, john designates this as the first sign. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. For over thirty years hall has taught courses at dallas seminary in intermediate level greek gram.

John agreed that the other gospels were true accounts. Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. This second volume of ernst haenchens twovolume commentary on the gospel of john contains a number of valuable insights. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. 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. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. He was still just talking to people about his life with jesus. It is an example of conservative evangelical scholarship at its best. John 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. John 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Newest additions spring, 2020 these verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. In johns gospel, the body of jesus is the new holy place.

Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. 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. 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 kjv and the third day there was a marriage bible. Now both jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding. From the context of these and other references in this gospel, however, it is clear that john is the writer. The word became flesh, and lived among us, john writes. David j mcleod has some interesting comments on jn 1. 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.

Thus christ came to bring in the grace of the gospel, which is as wine, that cheereth god and. The circumstances of it magnified it and freed it from all suspicion of cheat or collusion. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, john 2. And the gospel call is, come ye to the waters, and buy wine, isa. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. 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. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers. 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.

With over 30,000 ancient sources, including jewish, greek and christian, the reader will no doubt come understand the hermeneutics of the gospel of. Jul 19, 2008 this commentary shows carsons usual exegetical care and insight. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. John 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Jesus mother, who is never named in this gospel, has the same essential characteristics as found in the other disciples. Waterpots is literally correct, as the word is from, water. Featuring the church fathers, catholic encyclopedia, summa theologica and more. Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. On the dynamics of the interaction between jesus and mary in this reading, see raymond e. David guzik commentary on john 2,where jesus performs the miracle of. Craig keeners massive twovolume commentary is an impressive achievement. John the apostle never identifies himself as john in his gospel, preferring to refer to himself simply as the disciple whom jesus loved john.

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. Study the bible online using commentary on john 2 and more. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. 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 miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, john 2. John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. Jesus mother was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the. Very highly recommended to any who want to understand better the gospel of john. John depicts no extended ministry in capernaum as do the synoptics. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels.

In the close of the foregoing chapter we had an account of the first disciples whom jesus called, andrew and peter, philip and nathanael. Please help support the mission of new advent and get the full contents of. 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. His theological works, biblical commentaries, tracts, treatises, sermons, and letters helped establish the reformation as a legitimate and thriving religious movement throughout europe. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. 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. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Brown, the gospel according to john 2 vols anchor bible 2929a.

Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. John calvin was a theologian, pastor, biblical exegete, and tireless apologist for reformed christianity, and ranks among the most important thinkers in church history. 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. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. Keeners recent twovolume commentary on the gospel of john. A common theme of the gospel of john is contrast, and the two stories in this. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. One old tradition says that this was john the gospel writers wedding, and he left his. 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.

John the apostle, one of jesus twelve disciples, also known as the son of zebedee, and brother of james called son of thunder. The miracles meaning was as much about jesus replacing ritual purification. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Study john 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better.

In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, john 2. The writer eusebius about ad 260339 believed that john knew about the other three gospels. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. These were the firstfruits to god and to the lamb, rev. 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. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 2 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 1. Keepers depth of knowledge of the ancient sources is staggering. The very richness of the fourth gospel presents those. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse.