John 7:39

But this he spoke of the Spirit, which those who believe on him were about to receive; for the Holy Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

(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.)

In Context

38He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, from his inner self shall flow rivers of living water.

40Therefore, many of the multitude, when they had heard this word, said: This is, in truth, the prophet.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:11And the multitude said: This is Jesus the prophet, that is from Nazareth of Galilee.

Luke 7:16And fear seized on all; and they glorified God, saying: A great prophet has arisen among us; and, God has visited his people.

Matthew Henry on John 7:38-45

The Gospel Invitation. 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 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.) 40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the… Read the whole commentary →

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