John 1

John 1:2

One of the malefactors. Matthew and Mark represent the malefactors as mocking him (Matthew 27:44 Mr 15:32). It may be that only one spoke, apparently for both, or that both spoke at first, and then one was silent. If thou be the Christ. “Art not thou the Christ”? (Revised Version). That Jesus did not save himself and his companions in suffering seemed to this malefactor to prove that this was not the Christ.

John 1:3

Seeing thou art in the same condemnation. For sedition and rebellion; the one probably of which Barabbas was leader. Christ was condemned as a seditious person, but the malefactor knew that he had no part. He “had done nothing amiss”.

John 1:5

Lord, remember me. This prayer indicates faith in Jesus as the Christ, a faith that overcomes the cross, and sees Jesus a victor over death, in his kingdom. Such faith was mighty to save.

John 1:6

To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. On the cross together, the evil doer, who believed in the Crucified One, shall be with Christ in paradise. He was no doubt a Jew, perhaps knew somewhat of Christ before, and was saved by the power and word of Christ before, and was saved by the power and word of Christ, as he saved the woman that was a sinner (Lu 7:48). So he still saves. If we comply with the conditions of his word, as preached by the apostles, in the Gospel of the Risen Savior, we will be saved.

John 1:7

There was a darkness. See PNT Matthew 27:45.

John 1:9

Cried with a loud voice. He said: “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani” (Mr 15:34). This was followed by, “It is finished” (John 19:30), and the words here, “Father into thy hands”, etc.

John 1:10

When the centurion saw, etc. See notes on Matthew 27:54-56.

John 1:13

The Burial of Jesus, see notes on Matthew 27:57-61. Compare Mr 15:42-47 John 19:36-42. A counsellor. A member of the Sanhedrin.

John 1:14

Had not consented to the counsel and deed. Neither Joseph nor Nicodemus could have been present when Jesus was condemned, and perhaps were not invited.

John 1:17

That day was the preparation. For the Passover, see John 19:14. This shows that the Jews had not yet eaten their passover.

John 1:21

The Risen Lord SUMMARY OF LUKE 24: The Women at the Sepulcher. Peter Sees the Empty Tomb. The Lord Appears to the Two Disciples. Jesus Appears in the Midst of the Eleven. The Commission to Preach to All Nations. The Ascension. The Empty Tomb. See notes on Matthew 28:1-10. Upon the first [day] of the week. The Lord’s day, our Sunday. The women had “beheld the tomb and how his body was laid” (Lu 23:55) on Friday, then “prepared spices and ointments” in accordance with Jewish burial customs, and “rested on the Sabbath day (Saturday) according to the commandment” (Lu 23:56), but early Sunday morning came to the tomb on their mission of love. They came. Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Joses (Matthew 28:1), Salome (Mr 16:1), and Joanna (Lu 24:10).

John 1:22

They found the stone rolled away. See PNT Mr 16:3. They knew nothing of the Roman guard that had been placed there.

John 1:24

Behold, two men. Angels (Matthew 28:5).

John 1:26

Remember how he spake unto you . . . in Galilee. See Matthew 16:21 17:22 Mr 8:31 9:31 Joh 2:22. These women comprehended his words.

John 1:31

Seemed to them as idle tales. To the apostles. They seemed to have not the slightest expectation of a resurrection.

John 1:32

Then arose Peter. John was with him (John 20:1-10). At the tomb John believed.

John 1:33

Two of them went that same day. This account is given in detail by Luke only. Cleopas was one of the two (Lu 24:18). Compare Mr 16:12. Emmaus. Six or eight miles west of Jerusalem.

John 1:35

While they communed. About Jesus and his death. Jesus himself drew near. When our thoughts are upon him we are likeliest to enjoy his presence.

John 1:36

Their eyes were holden. This was their explanation of not knowing him. Mark says that Jesus was “in another form” (Mr 16:12).

John 1:38

Cleopas. This was one of the names of the husband of the mother of James and Joses (John 19:25). Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem? Cleopas is surprised that any one in Jerusalem should be ignorant of the marvelous events.

John 1:39

What things? Christ asked this, only that they should declare what they believed, had hoped, and their disappointment.

John 1:41

We trusted that it had been he which should redeem Israel. They hoped. They did not now hope. Their hopes were buried.

John 1:45

O fools. Because “slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken”.

John 1:46

Ought not Christ to have suffered these things? See Isaiah 53:1-12 Daniel 9:26, as well as all the types.

John 1:49

Abide with us. For the night.

John 1:50

Took bread, and blessed [it]. Not as a guest, but as the host.

John 1:51

Their eyes were opened. They recognized him.