John 7:39

But this he said of the Spirit, which those that believed in him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

Noyes Bible

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 believeth in me, from within him, as the Scripture hath said, will flow rivers of living water.

40Some of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, This is in truth the prophet. Others said, This is the Christ.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:23Turn ye at my reproof! Behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make known my words to you!

Isaiah 32:15Until the spirit from on high be poured upon us, And the wilderness become a fruitful field, And the fruitful field be esteemed a forest.

Joel 2:28And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy; Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.

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

Luke 7:16And fear seized on all, and they gave glory to God, saying, A great prophet hath risen up among us; and, God hath 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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