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John 3:35

John 3:35
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that believeth on the Son,.... Who is a proper object of faith and trust; which, if he was not truly and properly God, he would not be: and this is to be understood not of any sort of faith, a…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Loveth the Son - Loves him eminently, above all the prophets and all the other messengers of God. Hath given all things into his hand - See the notes at Mat 28:18.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

All things into his hand - See on Mat 11:27 (note). A principal design of John is, to show that Christ was infinitely above every teacher, prophet, and Divine messenger that had ever yet appeared. 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

loveth the Son Comp. Joh 5:20. This is the reason for His giving all things into His hand. Christ is thus made -Head over all things" (Eph 1:22), and -Lord of all" (Act 10:36).