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John 3:33

John 3:33
He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For he whom God hath sent,.... Still meaning Christ, who was sent in human nature, in the likeness of sinful flesh, in the fulness of time; to be the Saviour of the world, of that which was lost, of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He that hath received his testimony - Hath received and fully believed his doctrine. Hath yielded his heart to its influence. Hath set to his seal - To “seal” an instrument is to make it sure; to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Hath set to his seal - That is hath hereby confirmed the truth of the testimony which he has borne; as a testator sets his seal to an instrument in order to confirm it, and such instrument is…

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

The Baptist shews at once that -no man" is hyperbolical; there are some who received the testimony.

hath received … hath set to his seal Better, received … set his seal.

his testimony his witness.…