John 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Previously in this chapter, john examined us according to. Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Chapter 2 continues johns focus on fellowship with god, through five major points. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. These were the firstfruits to god and to the lamb, rev. And if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. Munzi bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there.
Its very important for you to see the smoothness of this because it then goes on to say in chapter 2 verse 1, on the third day. John 1 english standard version esv the word became flesh. My dear children, i am writing this to you so that you will not sin. The lord jesus does not encounter as much lack of judgment and misunderstanding in the synoptic gospels as he does in the gospel of john. But they are memories of a person who was present at these events. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 1922. But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the father. Let us hone in on the logos which is found especially in chapter 1 and then after that we dont have that theme of the word or the logos being developed in john but we see him here. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. The first is when jesus turns water into wine at a wedding and the second is. D, when john would have been near the end of his life.
And both jesus was called, and his disciples there are several remarkable circumstances here. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. Study romans 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The disciples who accompanied him are the 5 mentioned in chapter 1.
But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. A statement of what prevails in the world, 1 john 2. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him.
The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. Nicodemus does not understand what the lord jesus means by new birth john 3. John 19 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. However, if and when they do, he wants them to know there is an advocate. Chapter two opens with jesus, his mother and his disciples present in galilee, in the village of cana. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. In the cost of discipleship, dietrich bonhoeffer penned the words, cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without jesus christ, living and incarnate 1959. Study the bible online using commentary on john 19 and more.
The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, 111. The days enumerated in john s first two chapters constitute a week, and mayperhaps be intended as a contrast to the last week of christs ministry john. Chapter summary jesus attends a wedding where he performs his first miracle. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. Andrew, simon peter, philip, nathanael and the unnamed disciple who was surely john, who also witnessed this miracle. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of. John chapter 2 the beginning of the book of signs background wedding festivities usually lasted a week, and may have depended in part in the donations from guests for wine.
The elder is the aged apostle john, who according to ancient tradition lived into his nineties. John chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John wants us to know that if these statements are true, it will show in our lives, especially in. Read and study john 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. New international version 1 on the third day a wedding took place at cana in galilee. A number of scriptures indicate that christ died for the world john 1. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. In the gospel of john, jesus mother is never mentioned by name but she is mentioned john 2. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Read john 19 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 17.
John explicitly mentions the selling of, cattle, sheep, and doves. My little children, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. This was probably the first christian wedding that was ever in the world. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the fatherjesus christ, the righteous one. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. The events recorded in chapter one of johns gospel take place in bethabara or bethany, but in john 1. John 2 details how jesus, his disciples, and his mother attended a wedding at cana of galilee. A christian is a follower of, and a believer in the lord jesus christ. However, by following in the word and obeying the commandments set forth by god, the believer is choosing to lead an enlightened life. First, fellowship includes following christ as our advocate 1 john 2. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section.
Let this prophecy that seducers would rise in the christian world, keep us from being seduced. John chapter 2 john relates the first great sign performed by jesus to demonstrate his deity, the turning of water into wine. David guzik commentary on 1 john 2, in which john explains how sin and. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The old and new commandment, that we should walk in the light, and love the brethren, 1 john 2. The great author of the christian religion, with his disciples, probably then only four or five in number, see john 1. He is jesus christ, the one who is truly righteous. In the close of the foregoing chapter we had an account of the first disciples whom jesus called, andrew and peter, philip and nathanael. John chapter 5 kjv king james version jesus did not ask the crippled man about the pool. Read and study john, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Read john 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. There are three precious claims for each christian in this chapter. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. Newest additions spring, 2020 these verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction.
The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18. This is first of seven such signs in the gospel of john. Most of the world will be eternally condemned to hell to pay for their own sins, so they could not have been paid for by christ. John, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. John 2 on the third day there was a wedding at cana in.
When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers. John 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This is part 4 in a 23part study on the book of john. The design or purport of this letter, the design of what i have just said concerning communion with god and the overthrow of it by an irreligious course, is to dissuade and drive you from sin.
In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The apostles description of the different states in the family of god. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John wants us to know that if these statements are true, it will show in our lives, especially in our love for brothers and sisters in jesus. John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. John said that when we do sin, jesus is there on our behalf as the propitiation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. He asked his mother what she wanted him to do, knowing that she wanted him to make more wine. We are looking at john chapter 2 and if your recall, there are no chapter and verse distinctions in the originals. Describing his original readers spiritual state 1214, john cautions against loving the world and being deceived by antichrists 1523. Here is the vivid description of an eyewitness who, after so many years, could still see the six great waterpots sitting there, precisely in a certain place. None is more famous than the onesentence summary of the gospel found in john 3.
My little children, these things write i unto you, that you sin not, 1 john 2. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. The events recorded in chapter one of john s gospel take place in bethabara or bethany, but in john 1. The king james bible definition of an antichrist fits a group of people very well. Nothing in 2 john gives clear indication of a particular year or even decade of composition. Now both jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding. Dont fret when there is a scant supply in your household, but trust in god and do the best you can and he will help you. That all men through him might believe he testified that jesus was the true light the true teacher of the way to the kingdom of glory, and the lamb or sacrifice of god, which was to bear away the sin of the world, john 1. The word disciples in the gospel of john is used more broadly than it is in the book of matthew where it refers. It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. And he remembered how the smell of the perfume filled the house at bethany john 11. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. John writes so that his readers may not sin verse 1.
This tells me that mary knows that jesus does miracles. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John placed this verse here as a transition to explain jesus movement from cana in galilee to. Commentaries for 1 john chapter 2 obedience to gods commands. The first epistle of john chapter two we have an advocate who is also the propitiation for our sins and to truly know him we must keep his commandments 16, especially to love one another 711.
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