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John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
There was a man of the Pharisees,.... The Syriac version adds, "there"; that is, at Jerusalem; and who was among those that believed in the name of Christ, upon seeing the miracles he did at the feast of the passover, in that place. This man was not a common and ordinary man, but a man of note and eminence, of dignity and figure; and who was of...
Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary - Matthew Henry
In this chapter we have, I. Christ's discourse with Nicodemus, a Pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him, ver. 1-21. II. John Baptist's discourse with his disciples concerning Christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where John was (ver. 22-36), in which he fairly and...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night,— That was better than not coming at all. “Better late than never.” Better come to Christ in the dark than not come to him at all.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, We do not know the names of many other Pharisees, but we do know the name of this one because God had loved him with an everlasting love, and therefore with lovingkindness did he draw him to the Saviour’s feet. “The same came to Jesus by...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, Perhaps he was very busy during the day. It is better to come to Jesus at night than not to come to him at all. All hours are convenient to Christ; you may come to him when you are at home tonight. When everybody else is asleep, Jesus is still...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. When enquirers come to see any of you who are Christians, do not begin talking to them, but let...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Christ’s door is open at all hours. You may come to Christ by day. You may come to Christ by night. There is never a time when Christ is from home. He that seeketh findeth, and, to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. “The same came to Jesus by night.” Perhaps he was timid....
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, He could not have come at a better time; the business of the day was over, and all was quiet.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Nicodemus was very candid; he went as far as he could go. If he had not yet learned to believe in...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
The same came to Jesus by night,.... Through fear of the Jews, of being reproached or turned out of his place by them; or through shame, that such a doctor as he was, should be known to go to Jesus of Nazareth, to be instructed by him; or lest he should offend any of his brethren of the sanhedrim: though some things may be said in favour of this...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. This was good reasoning on the part of Nicodemus. If he did not at first go as far as he afterwards did, it argued well for him that he went as far as he could. O thou who art troubled with unbelief,...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And said unto him, Rabbi, He begins very respectfully, and so far, so good; but then, Judas said, “Hail, Master,” and kissed Christ, when he went to Gethsemane to betray him. Joh_3:2. We know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Dear friends, if any of you do not know all...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. He admitted the truth as far as he could see it. The miracles of Christ proved him to be a divinely-commissioned teacher. Always be willing to go as far as you can go in the pursuit of truth. If you...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. The miracles were accepted as a proof of Christ’s mission, and if they do not seem to be quite such a proof to us at this distance, they were a most marvelous and...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest except God be with him. It is always well to go as far as you can in your avowal of belief in Christ. Nicodemus confessed what he knew to be true, and he drew from it the thoroughly accurate conclusion that Christ must be a...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
Jesus answered and said unto him,.... Not to any express question put by Nicodemus; unless it can be thought, that a question of this kind might be asked, what is the kingdom of God, so much spoken of in thy ministry? and what is requisite to the seeing and enjoying of it? though not recorded by the evangelist; but rather to the words of...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom, of God. He cannot understand what it is; he cannot know anything about it; he cannot see it.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Christ’s formula, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee,” was a new style of speech for the Pharisees to hear, for they quoted Rabbi this, and Rabbi that; but Jesus gives himself as his own sufficient authority, with an...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. It is such a mystery, a thing of such a marvilous character, that his old nature cannot see it. He must have new eyes, be must be a new man, be must be born again, before he can “see the kingdom of God.” Have you caught...