John 7:39

(This He spake of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive; for the holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)

1770 John Worsley 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 believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, rivers of living water shall flow from within him.

40Many of the people therefore, when they heard this discourse, said, This is in truth a prophet.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:11And the people answered, This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.

Luke 7:16And an awe seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, a great prophet is 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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