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John 12:37

John 12:37
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled,.... For though this was not the end of these men in disbelieving Christ, that the words of Isaiah might be fulfilled, yet hereby they were…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

So many miracles - This does not refer to any miracles performed on this occasion, but to all his miracles performed in view of the nation, in healing the sick, opening the eyes of the blind, raising…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Yet they believed not on him - Though the miracles were wrought for this very purpose, that they might believe in Christ, and escape the coming wrath, and every evidence given that Jesus was the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 12:37-41

We have here the honour done to our Lord Jesus by the Old Testament prophets, who foretold and lamented the infidelity of the many that believed not on him. It was indeed a dishonour and grief to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

John 12:37-43

The Judgment of the Evangelist

S. John here sums up the results of the ministry which has just come to a close. Their comparative poverty is such that he can explain it in no other way than as an…

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