John 7:39
And this he spoke concerning the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet [given], because Jesus was not yet glorified.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
38He that believes on me, as said the Scripture, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
40Some of the multitude therefore, hearing the words, said: Of a truth this is the Prophet.
Cross References
Matthew 21:11And the multitudes said: This is Jesus the prophet, 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 →