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John 7:17

John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that speaketh of himself,..... What he himself has devised, and is a scheme of his own; for which he has no divine warrant and commission:

seeketh his own glory; honour and applause from men; as…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If any man will do his will - Literally, if any man wills or is willing to do the will of God. If there is a disposition in anyone to do that will, though he should not be able perfectly to keep His…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If any man wilt do his will, etc. - I will give you a sure rule by which ye may judge of my doctrine: If you really wish to do the will of God, begin the practice of it; and take my doctrine, and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 7:14-36

Here is, I. Christ's public preaching in the temple (Joh 7:14): He went up into the temple, and taught, according to his custom when he was at Jerusalem. His business was to preach the gospel of the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

If any man will do his will As in Joh 6:67 and Joh 8:44, -will" is too weak; it is not the simple future, but the verb -to will:" If any man willeth to do His will. The mere mechanical performance of…