John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. I. A COMPARISON. 1. Both men. 2. Both messengers from God. 3. Both bearers of a revelation. II. A CONTRAST. 1. Moses only man; Christ the Son of God. 2. Moses raised up by God; Christ sent forth from God. 3. Moses the bearer of a revelation outside of himself; Christ the bringer of a revelation in Himself. 4. Moses a lawgiver; Christ a declarer of grace and truth. (T. Whitelaw, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.WEB: For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. |
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