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John 7:38

John 7:38
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But this spake he of the Spirit,.... These are the words of the evangelist, explaining the figurative expressions of Christ; showing, that by rivers of living water, he meant the Spirit in his gifts…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He that believeth on me - He that acknowledges me as the Messiah, and trusts in me for salvation. As the scripture hath said - This is a difficult expression, from the fact that no such expression as…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said - He who receives me as the Messiah, according to what the Scripture has said concerning me; my person, birth, conduct, preaching, and miracles,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 7:37-44

In these verses we have,

I. Christ's discourse, with the explication of it, Joh 7:37-39. It is probable that these are only short hints of what he enlarged upon, but they have in them the substance of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

as the scripture hath said This phrase undoubtedly refers to the words that follow: but inasmuch as no such text is found in Scripture, some have tried to force the phrase into connexion with what…