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He that cometh (ὁ ἐρχόμενος)
The present participle. The coming regarded as still in process of manifestation. Compare Joh 6:33.
From above (ἄνωθεν)
See on Joh 3:2.
Above (ἐπάνω)
Supreme.
Of the earth (ἐκ τῆς γῆς)
Literally, out of the earth; of earthly origin.
Is earthly
The same phrase, out of the earth, is repeated, signifying of earthly nature. On the characteristic phrase εἶναι ἐκ, to be of, see on Joh 1:46.
Speaketh of the earth
Out of the earth. His words have an earthly source. On λαλεΐ́, speaketh, see on Mat 28:18.