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John 4:2

John 4:2
(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Though Jesus himself baptized not,.... And therefore as Nonnus observes, it was a false report that was made to the Pharisees; at least in part, so far as concerns the act of baptizing: though it may…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Though Jesus himself baptized not - The reason why Jesus did not baptize was probably because, if He had baptized, it might have made unhappy divisions among his followers: those might have considered…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 4:1-3

We read of Christ's coming into Judea (Joh 3:22), after he had kept the feast at Jerusalem; and now he left Judea four months before harvest, as is said here (Joh 4:35); so that it is computed that he…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Jesus himself baptized not Because baptizing is the work of a minister, not of the Lord. Christ baptizes with the Holy Spirit (Joh 1:33).

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