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John 3:31

John 3:31
He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly , and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And what he hath seen and heard,.... Of the Father, of his mind and will, of his purposes and promises, of his love, grace, and mercy, in the council and covenant of peace, lying in his bosom, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He that cometh from above - The Messiah, represented as coming down from heaven. See Joh 3:13; Joh 6:33; Joh 8:23. It has been doubted whether the remainder of this chapter contains the words of “John…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Is above all - This blessed bridegroom, who has descended from heaven, Joh 3:13, is above all, superior to Moses, the prophets, and me.

He that is of the earth - John himself, who was born in the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 3:22-36

In these verses we have,

I. Christ's removal into the land of Judea (Joh 3:22), and there he tarried with his disciples. Observe, 1. Our Lord Jesus, after he entered upon his public work, travelled…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

John 3:31-36

A question is raised with regard to this section similar to that raised about Joh 3:16-21. Some regard what follows not as a continuation of the Baptist's speech, but as the Evangelist's comment upon…