Parallel Verses New International Version By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. King James Bible (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) Darby Bible Translation But this he said concerning the Spirit, which they that believed on him were about to receive; for [the] Spirit was not yet, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. World English Bible But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus wasn't yet glorified. Young's Literal Translation and this he said of the Spirit, which those believing in him were about to receive; for not yet was the Holy Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7:39 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWas not yet given - Δεδομενον, given is added by the Codex Vaticanus, (B.) the Syriac, all the Persic, later Syriac with an asterisk, three copies of the Slavonic, Vulgate, and all the Itala but three; and several of the primitive fathers. The word seems necessary to the completion of the sense. Certain measures of the Holy Spirit had been vouchsafed from the beginning of the world to believers and unbelievers: but that abundant effusion of his graces spoken of by Joel, Joel 2:28, which peculiarly characterized the Gospel times, was not granted till after the ascension of Christ: 1. Because this Spirit in its plenitude was to come in consequence of his atonement; and therefore could not come till after his crucifixion. 2. It was to supply the place of Christ to his disciples and to all true believers; and therefore it was not necessary till after the removal of his bodily presence from among them. See our Lord's own words, John 14:16-18, John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7-15. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge this spake. Isaiah 12:3 Therefore with joy shall you draw water out of the wells of salvation. for. 2 Corinthians 3:8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? glorified. John 12:16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified... Of. Matthew 21:11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. Library September 13 MorningIf any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.--JOHN 7:37. My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.--O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is; to see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path One Saying with Two Meanings Answer to Mr. W's Sixth Objection. Want of Universality in the Knowledge and Reception of Christianity, and of Greater Clearness in the Evidence. Cross References Proverbs 1:23 Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. Joel 2:28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. John 1:33 And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' John 8:54 Jesus replied, "If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me. John 12:16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him. John 12:23 Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. John 13:31 When he was gone, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. Jump to Previous Believe Believed Believing Bestowed Faith Ghost Glorified Glory Holy Jesus Later Meant Receive Referred Spirit Time Wasn'tJump to Next Believe Believed Believing Bestowed Faith Ghost Glorified Glory Holy Jesus Later Meant Receive Referred Spirit Time Wasn'tLinks John 7:39 NIVJohn 7:39 NLT John 7:39 ESV John 7:39 NASB John 7:39 KJV John 7:39 Bible Apps John 7:39 Biblia Paralela John 7:39 Chinese Bible John 7:39 French Bible John 7:39 German Bible John 7:39 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |