Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 15

Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. John 15 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 15 in plain english. This remarkable, profound portion is not merely a preface or an introduction. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The special character of john s gospel is partly due to the relationship between the son of god and the people of israel. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. We must remember that the gospel of john is not a synoptic gospel and covers about twentytwo days in the life of christ. I am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.

An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on johns gospel. Johns narrative of jesus walking on the water is consistent with the matthean and markan chronology. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 by cyril of alexandria. John 15 is the fifteenth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament section of the christian bible. But john had ended his gospel with these words chapter 20, verses 30, 31. John 15, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

When jesus is gone, they must still abide in him and bear fruit. Jesus continued his discourse with the parable of the vine. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 15 bible truth. The setting for this chapter is somewhere along the way to the garden of gethsemane. The key to the gospel of john is found in the next to the last chapter. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents a word from the author. If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. An important deduction from the fact of jesus many baptisms, none of which were administered by himself personally, yet being referred to as his baptisms and his accomplishment, is this. John 15 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible.

In fact, a few manuscripts place it elsewhere, for example, at the end of the gospel, or after luke 21. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 internet archive. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. Jesus speaks of conflict with the world and of the paraclete. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Each of these themes, among others, is further developed in chapter 15. It has historically been a source of christian teaching, christological debate and reflection, and its images particularly of jesus as the vine. In contrast to the synoptic gospels the lord jesus is presented as the rejected one right from the beginning chapter 1. Perhaps jesus stopped at a vineyard terraced along the hillside at one of the wealthy homes along the way, and compared his relationship to his followers to that of a vine and its branches, to assure them of a productive and gratifying life.

I believe this the easiest verse to remember, very helpful, i trust in the word and keep it in me, then anything i ask it. And i appointed you to go and bear fruitfruit that will remainso that whatever you ask the father in my name, he will give you. We now come to one of the most powerful descriptions of the eternal life to which john is bearing witness. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. John adds a postscript, which we call chapter 21, that has to do with certain things that occurred after the resurrection. Read john 15 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

The adams clarke commentary says it this way, the branch which bears not. You are already clean through the word which i have spoken to you. As the father loved christ, who was most worthy, so he loved his disciples, who were unworthy. The departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him a. John 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Gospel of john chapter 15 free online bible study lessons. Commentaries for john chapter 15 jesus calls the disciples to remain in him, the true vine. Jesus speaks of the relationships of believers to himself, to each other, and to the world. Readers familiar with johns gospel will recognize in the opening i am of this lesson a linking of its imagery of the vine with other. John s gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. Introduction to john john 1 john 8 john 15 introduction to 1 john. Study guide for john 15 by david guzik blue letter bible.

John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. And how is it clear that it is on this account that we are hated. John 15 commentary jesus calls the disciples to remain in him. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 2 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 1. Overview this discourse takes place at the last supper see chapter, and represents jesus attempt to prepare the disciples for what is coming. In the gospels only john records this illustration in which jesus refers to himself as. John 15 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Gospel of john 15 commentary new testament matthew henry. He destroys every branch in me which does not bear fruit. John 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. The remainder of johns gospel deals with the themes introduced here.

John 15, new international version niv the bible app. It is generally agreed that christs discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it is a continued discourse, not interrupted as that in the foregoing. The true vinei am the true vine, and my father is the vinedresser. John 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. David guzik commentary on john 15, where jesus talks to the disciples about. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. It is part of what new testament scholars have called the farewell discourse of jesus. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Gospel of john 15 commentary new testament matthew. The thought of his love for them, which had exalted them from the position of slaves to friends, from fishermen to apostles, is made to remind them again of the duty of love to each other. In chapter 15, however, he gives an otherworldly kind of peptalk that is bereft of any of his usual requestsrebukes.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. John 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The gospel of john chapter 15 is the second of four chapters where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. It is generally agreed that christs discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it is a continued discourse, not interrupted as that in the foregoing chapter was. The gospel of john has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. Deists are in effect atheists, and those that ridicule the light of the gospel would, if they could, extinguish even natural light, and shake off all obligations of. John 5 explained verse by verse indepth bible study and commentary of john chapter 5 in plain english. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with.

John 15 the departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him it must occur to all who read these discourses preserved by john how simple the text looks, and yet how transcendent is the thought when it is even dimly understood. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 15. Throughout the gospel of john, christ dispenses wisdom along with subtle admonishments such as go and sin no more, with regard to the woman at the well. The possibility of denying or not abiding in jesus. Though this verse stands somewhatin contrast to the warning in john 15. Differences between the gospel of john and the synoptic gospels. Jesus is mocked as he is flogged and led to the golgotha. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. John 15 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.