John 7:39

(By this he meant the Spirit, which those who had believed in him were to receive; for the Spirit had not yet come, because Jesus had not yet been exalted.)

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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

38From the heart of those who believe in me will flow, as is said in scripture, rivers of living water.”

40Some of the people, when they heard these words, said, “This is certainly the Prophet!”;

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Cross References

Joel 2:28Afterwards, I will pour out my spirit on everyone. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions,

Matthew 21:11“Who is this?”, to which the crowd replied – “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Luke 7:16Everyone was awe-struck and began praising God. “A great prophet has arisen among us,” they said. “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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