John 5:42
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
But I know you, that ye have not, etc. - Don't say that you oppose me through zeal for God's honor, and love for his name, because I make myself equal to him: no, this is not the case. I know the dispositions of your souls; and I know ye have neither love for his name, nor zeal for his glory. Incorrigible ignorance, and malicious jealousy, actuate your hearts. Ye read the Scriptures, but ye do not enter into their meaning. Had you been as diligent to find out the truth, as you have been to find out allegories, false glosses, and something to countenance you in your crimes, you would have known that the Messiah, who is equal with God, must be the Son of man also, and the inheritor of David's throne; and that the very works which I do are those which the prophets have foretold the Messiah should perform. See Dan 7:13, Dan 7:14; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7; Isa 11:1-5, Isa 11:10; Isa 35:4-6.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
not the love of God in you--which would inspire you with a single desire to know His mind and will, and yield yourselves to it, in spite of prejudice and regardless of consequences.
John Gill Bible Commentary
I am come in my Father's name,.... Power and authority; by his consent, with his will, and according to a covenant with him: Christ came not of himself, of his own accord, by a separate power and will of his own, but was called, and sent, and came by mutual agree meat; and brought his credentials with him, doing the works and miracles which his Father gave him to finish: and ye receive me not; notwithstanding this they rejected him as the Messiah, and would not receive him as such; yea, traduced him as an impostor, and a deceiver: if another shall come in his own name; which some understand of Simon Magus, others of antichrist; rather the false Christs are intended, of whom our Lord speaks, in Mat 24:24, who would rise up of themselves, and not be able to give any proof of their mission; or do anything which might entitle them to the character of the Messiah, or Christ, a name they would take to themselves: and so the Ethiopic version reads, "if another shall come in my name"; saying he is Christ, or the Messiah: him ye will receive; as thousands of them did receive Barchocab, the false Christ, who rose up some years after in Adrian's time; and even some of their greatest Rabbins, as particularly the famous R. Akiba, who was his armour bearer: and it is easy to observe, that though they were so backward to receive, and so much prejudiced against the true Messiah, they were always forward enough to embrace a false one: and indeed to follow any, that set up himself for a temporal deliverer of them; as the instances of Theudas, and Judas of Galilee, with others, show; see Act 5:36. And the true reason why they rejected Christ was, because he did not appear in outward pomp and glory, nor set up a temporal kingdom, or give out that he would deliver them from the Roman yoke.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:42 Jesus charged that the Jewish leaders did not have God’s love within them. Without God’s love, it was impossible for them to understand the things he was doing.
John 5:42
The Witness of Scripture
41I do not accept glory from men,42but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.43I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 496
By Don Courville32943:52Radio ShowJHN 2:1JHN 4:46JHN 5:35JHN 5:38JHN 5:40JHN 5:42JHN 5:47JHN 15:7In this sermon, the preacher focuses on John chapter 5 and highlights it as a chapter with a special miracle. He mentions that this is the third special miracle in the book of John, with the first being the turning of water into wine and the second being the healing of the nobleman's son. The preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking and doing the will of God, as Jesus stated that his nourishment came from doing the will of the Father. The sermon also discusses the story of the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda, emphasizing the grace and mercy of God. The preacher concludes by discussing the threefold witness to Christ's deity in this chapter, including the witness of John the Baptist.
Total Depravity
By Charles Finney0Total DepravityLove for GodJHN 5:42ROM 3:10Charles Finney delivers a powerful sermon on 'Total Depravity,' emphasizing that true love for God is absent in impenitent sinners. He clarifies that total depravity does not stem from a lack of moral faculties or physical pollution, but rather from a complete absence of love for God, which is evident in the actions and desires of individuals. Finney argues that if one truly loves God, they would naturally seek to please Him, find joy in His presence, and be grieved by sin. He challenges listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the authenticity of their professed love for God, ultimately warning that without a genuine transformation of heart, they cannot enter the kingdom of God.
Identity
By Elisabeth Elliot0PRO 29:25JHN 5:30JHN 5:42GAL 1:10COL 3:23Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes that the search for recognition hinders faith, as focusing on our image and seeking honor from others can prevent us from truly believing. She highlights the importance of aligning our thoughts and actions with God's will, just as Jesus did by always seeking the Father's will. Elliot points out that true faith requires prioritizing God's honor over human recognition, as Jesus mentioned to the Pharisees in John 5:42-44.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
But I know you, that ye have not, etc. - Don't say that you oppose me through zeal for God's honor, and love for his name, because I make myself equal to him: no, this is not the case. I know the dispositions of your souls; and I know ye have neither love for his name, nor zeal for his glory. Incorrigible ignorance, and malicious jealousy, actuate your hearts. Ye read the Scriptures, but ye do not enter into their meaning. Had you been as diligent to find out the truth, as you have been to find out allegories, false glosses, and something to countenance you in your crimes, you would have known that the Messiah, who is equal with God, must be the Son of man also, and the inheritor of David's throne; and that the very works which I do are those which the prophets have foretold the Messiah should perform. See Dan 7:13, Dan 7:14; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7; Isa 11:1-5, Isa 11:10; Isa 35:4-6.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
not the love of God in you--which would inspire you with a single desire to know His mind and will, and yield yourselves to it, in spite of prejudice and regardless of consequences.
John Gill Bible Commentary
I am come in my Father's name,.... Power and authority; by his consent, with his will, and according to a covenant with him: Christ came not of himself, of his own accord, by a separate power and will of his own, but was called, and sent, and came by mutual agree meat; and brought his credentials with him, doing the works and miracles which his Father gave him to finish: and ye receive me not; notwithstanding this they rejected him as the Messiah, and would not receive him as such; yea, traduced him as an impostor, and a deceiver: if another shall come in his own name; which some understand of Simon Magus, others of antichrist; rather the false Christs are intended, of whom our Lord speaks, in Mat 24:24, who would rise up of themselves, and not be able to give any proof of their mission; or do anything which might entitle them to the character of the Messiah, or Christ, a name they would take to themselves: and so the Ethiopic version reads, "if another shall come in my name"; saying he is Christ, or the Messiah: him ye will receive; as thousands of them did receive Barchocab, the false Christ, who rose up some years after in Adrian's time; and even some of their greatest Rabbins, as particularly the famous R. Akiba, who was his armour bearer: and it is easy to observe, that though they were so backward to receive, and so much prejudiced against the true Messiah, they were always forward enough to embrace a false one: and indeed to follow any, that set up himself for a temporal deliverer of them; as the instances of Theudas, and Judas of Galilee, with others, show; see Act 5:36. And the true reason why they rejected Christ was, because he did not appear in outward pomp and glory, nor set up a temporal kingdom, or give out that he would deliver them from the Roman yoke.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:42 Jesus charged that the Jewish leaders did not have God’s love within them. Without God’s love, it was impossible for them to understand the things he was doing.