John 7:39

(But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him were about to receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified). 1 Differing Opinions About Jesus

English Majority Text (NT)

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 in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his belly will flow rivers of living water.”

40Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, “Truly this is the Prophet.”

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Cross References

Matthew 21:11And the crowds were saying, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.” 1 Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Luke 7:16Then fear took hold of all, and they were glorifying God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up 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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