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Joh 12:26. [319]Τίς) τίς, any man, in this verse, is in the first instance placed after the ἐμοί, and subsequently it is placed before, producing thereby the greater emphasis [ἘΜΟΊ ΤΙς-ΤΙς ἘΜΟΊ]. [The second τίς implies, However much he may have been despised by the world.-V. g.]-ἀκολουθείτω, let him follow) on that road, which has been set before Me. The imperative here promises, and invites by a most immediate perception of glory close at hand.-ἔσται, shall be) The promise. Comp. Rev 14:4, “These are they which follow the Lamb, whithersoever He goeth-the redeemed from among men.” [The following of Christ, of itself, leads the servant to the same place where His Master dwells. But by wandering from Him to this or that side, the servant fails in reaching the wished-for end.-V. g.]-τιμήσει, will honour) A comprehensive expression, corresponding with δοξασθῇ, should be glorified, Joh 12:23. [Such a one truly is distinguished by greater honour than what can be devised by the greatest of great men, throughout the wide world’s extent, or can be bestowed on the most deserving person, whether living or dead, in tear or peace.-V. g.]-αὐτόν, him) as fellow-heir of the Son. Rom 8:29, “That He (the Son) might be the first-born among many brethren.”
[319] ἐμοί, Me) This is put twice with great force.-V. g.