39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)



Ver. 39. But this spake he of the Spirit] Which is many times compared (as to fire, so) to water for its properties of cooling, cleansing, quenching thirst, fructifying, &c.



Should receive] Princes at their inauguration use to receive great gifts from their subjects. Christ also received gifts, not of his subjects, but of his Father, Psa_68:18; and it was for men, and on men he bestowed them, Eph_4:8, as holding it a "more blessed thing to give than to receive," Act_20:35.



Because that Jesus was not yet glorified] As the sun, the nearer it runs to the earth, the weaker (as in winter); but the higher in heaven, the hotter and more effectual; so this Sun of righteousness.