John Bengel Commentary - John 3:29 - 3:29

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John Bengel Commentary - John 3:29 - 3:29


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Joh 3:29. Ὁ ἔχων) He who hath, or whom the bride follows. All come to Jesus: hence it is clear, that Jesus is the Bridegroom. See the Song of Solomon.-φίλος, the friend) Dear to the Bridegroom, loving the Bridegroom. The derivation of John accords.[59] It is the part of a friend to rejoice,-ὁ ἐστηκώς, who standeth) as His attendant.-ἀκούων) hearing Him speaking with the bride, Joh 3:32; Joh 3:34, “What He hath seen and heard, that He testifieth;-He whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God.” These two participles are part of the subject: the predicate is χαίρει, rejoiceth.-φωνήν, the voice) by which the Bridegroom testifies His presence, Joh 3:32. This voice sweetly attracts the bride.-ἡ χαρά, joy) without sadness and envy.

[59] Viz., with this character, as friend of the Bridegroom. John in Hebr. = the favour of God.