John 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Nothing in 2 john gives clear indication of a particular year or even decade of composition. The miracle or sign of turning water into wine is suggested to be the first example of the greater things as described in john. However, by following in the word and obeying the commandments set forth by god, the believer is choosing to lead an enlightened life. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. The events recorded in chapter one of john s gospel take place in bethabara or bethany, but in john 1. Chapter two opens with jesus, his mother and his disciples present in galilee, in the village of cana. We are looking at john chapter 2 and if your recall, there are no chapter and verse distinctions in the originals. The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18. Again and again the jews that is the leaders of the people.
John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Newest additions spring, 2020 these verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction. Its very important for you to see the smoothness of this because it then goes on to say in chapter 2 verse 1, on the third day. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter.
A reasonable date is about the same time as 1 john, or any time in the final third of the first century. Now both jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding. A statement of what prevails in the world, 1 john 2. John 2, new international version niv the bible app. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 17. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. We are completing our study of the gospel of john tonight and are looking at chapter 21. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. Commentaries for john chapter jesus meets privately with his disciples prior to his crucifixion. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. The book of signs is chapters 112 and the reason why its called the book of signs is because you have this first main part, which looks at semeion rather.
The special character of johns gospel is partly due to the relationship between the son of god and the people of israel. It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, john 2.
He is jesus, the saviour, and christ, the messiah, the anointed. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, john 2. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous 2 and he is the propitiation for our sins. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of annie john and what it means. But jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should.
John chapter 2 the beginning of the book of signs background wedding festivities usually lasted a week, and may have depended in part in the donations from guests for wine. As a matter of fact, verse 1 tags onto the end of verses 4. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. Some translations, such as the niv, even go so far as to insert a dear not present in the greek in front of woman to, shall we say, soften the blow. Only john s gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. John said that when we do sin, jesus is there on our behalf as the propitiation. He is jesus christ, the one who is truly righteous. John chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. What impressed you about the servant in verses 710. This second one was the healing of a little boy, as seen in the last few verses of chapter 4. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. John chapter 3 followed without a break in the thought of verses 2425. Really, there is such an extraordinary truth in this gospel that it is hard to do it justice by doing a chapter a week, but i have tried to distill the essence by doing an hour on every chapter and that is what we will seek to do tonight, keeping in mind. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The apostles description of the different states in the family of god. Describing his original readers spiritual state 1214, john cautions against loving the world and being deceived by antichrists 1523. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. The second epistle of john, often referred to as second john and often written 2 john or ii john, is a book of the new testament attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the other two epistles of john, and the gospel of john though this is disputed. John, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. A statement of the apostle that the great object which he had in writing to them was that they should not sin. The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, 111.
In this chapter do you think mary is in tune with the mind of her son. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 1922. These were the firstfruits to god and to the lamb, rev. But jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man. Lay faithful and scholars alike have debated the language that christ uses toward his mother, mary, in the fourth verse of john chapter 2.
In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and john s other works. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom. John s 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. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there.
John 2 on the third day there was a wedding at cana in. A commentary on the gospel of john two bible truth. The passover being near, he goes up to jerusalem, john 2. Most modern scholars believe this is not john the apostle, but in general there is no consensus as to. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it. The old and new commandment, that we should walk in the light, and love the brethren, 1 john 2. John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. In contrast to the synoptic gospels the lord jesus is presented as the rejected one right from the beginning chapter 1. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. In the close of the foregoing chapter we had an account of the first disciples whom jesus called, andrew and peter, philip and nathanael. John 8 ended with the statement that jesus went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by john 8.
The jewish leaders asked for a miraculous sign john 2. John 9 picks up where john 8 left off and is describing what happened outside the temple as jesus passed by john 9. He asked his mother what she wanted him to do, knowing that she wanted him to make more wine. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was.
There are three precious claims for each christian in this chapter. God in his word often uses repetitive statements to stress a particular truth so not be misunderstood. John wants us to know that if these statements are true, it will show in our lives, especially in our love for brothers and sisters in jesus. The gospel according to john chapter 12 part i bethany and jerusalem the last week previous gospel of john study next the scepter shall not pass from judah, nor the rulers staff from between his feet, until tribute be brought him until shiloh he who is sent come and the peoples render him obedience. It helps us to better understand if we read john 2. The first epistle of john chapter two we have an advocate who is also the propitiation for our sins and to truly know him we must keep his commandments 16, especially to love one another 711. The subjects which are introduced into this chapter are the following. John chapter 2 john 2 details how jesus, his disciples, and his mother attended a wedding at cana of galilee. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. John was one of the 3 most intimate associates of jesus along with peter and james. D, when john would have been near the end of his life. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Our daily bread devotional illustrations radio bible class 2 john. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
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