Hence φαίνει, shineth, denoting the peculiar property of light under all circumstances, and not φωτίζει, lighteneth or illuminateth, as in John 1:9. The English term "Word" in John 1 translates the Greek term logos. 5-12. 3 John 1:7, ESV: "For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles." Σκοτία, darkness, is a word peculiar to later Greek, and used in the New Testament almost exclusively by John. All the claims of the opponents which the author introduces in 1:5â2:11 concern knowing and having fellowship with the God who is light (compare 2:8-9 with 1:5). The setting of the healing is a pool called Bethzatha near the Sheepâs Gate in Jerusalem (John 5:2). My question is regarding John 9:1-3, where the disciples ask Jesus whose sin caused the man to be blind, and Jesus answers that it was neither the man nor his parents. That same eternal Son is Life and Light. What does âperfect love casts out fearâ mean? Compare 1 John 1:9-10. John chapter 3 KJV (King James Version) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:. By the light of nature, and the remains of it, men could not come to any clear and distinct knowledge of the above things; and much less to any knowledge of the true way of salvation: unless, rather by the light should be meant, the light of the Messiah, or of the Gospel shining in the figures, types, and shadows of the law, and in the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament: and yet, such was the darkness upon the minds of men, that they could not very distinctly apprehend it, and much less fully comprehend it, so that there was need of a fresh and fuller revelation; an account of which follows; (3) The light of men is turned into darkness, but yet there is enough clearness so that they are without excuse. He came as the incarnate Word and was born as the perfect Son of Man. Q. Beloved, thou doest faithfully Or a faithful thing, and as became a faithful man, a believer in Christ; in all his beneficence and charity he acted the ⦠Comprehended it not - This word means "admitted" it not, or "received" it not. (1-21) The baptism of John of Christ John's testimony. Comprehended it not.—The meaning of this word differs from that rendered “knew not” in John 1:10. The light does not banish the darkness; the darkness does not overpower the light. The depraved mind of the unsaved cannot understand the Light, for the god of this world has darkened their minds and blinded their soul. When the Lord Jesus came into this world as the Light of Life that lightens every man that comes into the world, they did not comprehend Who He was or why He had come. Mark begins the gospel of Jesus Christ with the ministry of John the Baptist. For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that isin you, just as you walk in the truth. May we bathe in the glorious light of His love for the eternal ages to come, and may we reflect His light in this darkened world and permit His love to flow through us to others - until I am nothing and He is everything. In looking up 'Word' in the original Greek language by means of our Strong's Concordance, we see that 'Word' (Strong's # 3056) is Logos, meaning âSon of manâ. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Version. James 1:5(NASB) Verse Thoughts. See on 2 Peter 2:4. It will be a further kindness, if you send them on their way worthily of God. 1:1-5 The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world. 7 It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. 3 John 1:5-8 5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you. If 1 John had a social media footprint, this weekâs status update would read, âSee what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of Godâ (1 John 3:1). 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of Godâs family. Here the stronger word is used. Light and darkness coexist in the world side by side" (Westcott). Hence of death, of the condition before birth; of night. Vers. The two words are combined in the phrase blackness of darkness (2 Peter 2:17; Jde 1:13). The word "comprehend," with us, means to "understand." The word is used in the sense of laying hold of so as to make one's own; hence, to take possession of. 1:14; Acts 19:29, 20:4). Again, as in 2 John, the author refers to himself as the elder. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Word of the most High God, who existed from eternity past and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit. The sheep, like the lover in Song of Songs 2:14, know the voice because they know the Shepherd and trust Him.They trust His voice. John 15:1-3 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. John 2 John 3:1-5 John 4 | Expand chapter. The shining does not always illuminate. The darkness did not appropriate the light and eclipse it. He came to this world as the Light that shines in the darkness, YET the darkness could not comprehend it. There are three ways that we can use the word â*elderâ. Bible Language English. Thank You, Father, that the Light of Jesus has shone into my heart, for I trust Him alone as my Saviour and Lord. John Chapter 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Whatever were the details of the split â ⦠Continue reading "Commentary on 1 John 3:1-3" Commentary on 3 John 1:1-8 (Read 3 John 1:1-8) Those who are beloved of Christ, will love the brethren for his sake. “only from afar,—but now suddenly in the midst”. Also, when John wants to specify a reference to Jesus, he uses the expression âthat oneâ (translated by the NET Bible as Jesus in ⦠Darkness cannot overpower Christ's light, nor can it quench its illuminating rays. Comp. Wyc., took not it. He came from the Father to show us the Father... for whoever has seen the Son has seen the Father, and Whoever has the Son in their heart, has the Father also... for Christ is the visible image of the invisible God, and God sent His Son into the world to reveal Himself to us. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. Home » Ask a Bible Teacher » Explaining John 9:1-3. What does 3 John 1:5 mean? Only in Him is Hope, and Joy, and Life everlasting, for God the Father decreed that God the Son should come to shine the Light of God's Life and Love into the world, so that all who believe on Him could be enlightened by the truth, reflect the light of His love, and be enlivened with His life... but He was rejected as a result of man's sin. The figurative meaning of light as knowledge matches the idea of comprehend. What does it mean that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4)? 1 John 1 1 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) This I ask in Jesus' precious name, AMEN. Cross references 3 John 1:1 : S Ac 11:30; 2Jn 1 Cancel. Used of obtaining the prize in the games (1 Corinthians 9:24); of attaining righteousness (Romans 9:30); of a demon taking possession of a man (Mark 9:18); of the day of the Lord overtaking one as a thief (1 Thessalonians 5:4). John rarely uses the Greek word ⦠He came into the world as LIFE... to breathe 'new life' into the lifeless spirit of man that lay dead in trespasses and sins, and with no hope in the world. CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY (3 John 1:5-8) 1:5-8 Beloved, whatever service you render to the brothers, strangers as they are, is an act of true faith and they testify to your love before the church. Ζόφος, which is mainly a poetical term, signifies gloom, half-darkness, nebulousness. You Must Be Born Again. Sin always blinds the mind to the beauty and excellency of the character of the Lord Jesus. At the start of the letter, the writer calls himself theâ*elderâ. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God. See on Mark 9:18; see on Acts 4:13. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. John 1:1-5 "The Light shines in the Darkness" Introduction When did the gospel begin? And so it is still. In the ancient world, logos had a broad range of meaning such as "word, utterance, declaration, discourse, or reason." The very light that is in it is darkness. John 1:5(NASB) Verse Thoughts. Having thus stated the circumstances which have led to his writing (comp. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou ⦠What does it mean that believers do not continue to sin (1 John 3:6; 5:18)? They were ignorant of the truth that, "Jesus was the Light that shines in the darkness - BUT - the darkness is incapable of extinguishing it.". The darkness of sin is deep. The evil schemes of the wicked one cannot quench the Light of Christ, for Satan is an enemy that was eternally defeated through His shed blood on the Cross of Calvary. Notice in the later part of verse 1 says, "and the Word was God". In classical Greek σκότος, as distinguished from ζόφος, is the stronger term, denoting the condition of darkness as opposed to light in nature. Luke begins the gospel of Jesus Christ with the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Another word for darkness, ζόφος, occurs only in Peter and Jude (2 Peter 2:4, 2 Peter 2:17; Jde 1:6, Jde 1:13). James White (This information sheet is divided into two sections â the first explores the meaning of John 1:1, and the second addresses the more technical subject of the correct translation of the verse. Compare 1 John 2:8. The Syriac Peshitta translated John's word, καÏαλαμβάνÏ, with a word that also has the dual meanings overcome and comprehend. It could mean that the people respected him as amature man. - 2. What does it mean to be born of God? Man did not comprehend the enormity of what had happened in Bethlehem some thirty years earlier and throughout His ministry, men continued to misunderstand the Man, His ministry, and His message. (22-36) Commentary on John 3:1-8 (Read John 3:1-8) Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night. That same perfect Son of man is the true Light that was given by God to shine Light into the darkness of man's soul, and the darkness was incapable of extinguishing the pure Light of God. 6 They have told the church about your love. He came into the world as the LIGHT of the world, to illumine the blackened soul of man who in his foolish pride, had sought to be as God. Although the evil principalities of darkness will do all in their power to frustrate its almighty strength, the Light of Christ has already overcome the powers of darkness, and its penetrating rays will continue to invade the dominion of evil, with every soul that confesses Christ as Lord. 6 They have told the church about your love. It was through sin that darkness entered the heart of man, and it is through the Light of God's Son, that sin and death and darkness was overcome. Let me explain what I mean by quoting I John 2:3, "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments." Take a look, for a moment, at the four gospel writers. This individual is well-known to the author of 3 John, but it is not so certain whether they had met in person before or not, since the report of Gaiusâ conduct toward the brothers is heard second-hand by the author. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on ⦠The Lord Jesus came into the world as the incarnate WORD of God, to reveal to the depraved mind of man, the truth of God's eternal love and His perfect holiness. But the writer was an *elder overall the churches in a large area.Much of this letter is like Johnâs first letter. The moral condition which opposes itself to divine light is utterly dark. 3 John 5-8 New International Version (NIV). Notes on Romans 9:30; 1Corinthians 9:24; Philippians 3:12-13, where the same Greek word occurs. Rev., apprehended. Note the present tense, indicating not merely the present point of time, but that the light has gone forth continuously and without interruption from the beginning until now, and is still shining. In order to "Walk in the Lightâ, there must first be: 1) Finding the Light (1 John 1:5), then 2) Following the Light (1 John 1:6), in order to enjoy: 3) Fellowship in the Light (1 John 1:7). By Jack Kelley Thursday September 3rd, 2015 About 2 Minutes to Read. The darkness did not "receive" or "admit" the rays of light; the shades were so thick that the light could not penetrate them; or, to drop the figure, men were so ignorant, so guilty, so debased, that they did not appreciate the value of his instructions; they despised and rejected him. and the darkness comprehended it not; or "perceived it not"; as the Syriac version renders it. God is Spirit but Christ came to earth as a mortal Man to become our Kinsman-Redeemer, for He is God of gods and Light and lights - but He is also Man of men. The more common New Testament word is σκότος, from the same root, which appears in σκιά, shadow, and σκηνή, tent. Exhortation. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Here it means that the writer is a leader in the church. They rejected God's anointed. Each localchurch had its leaders who were the âeldersâ. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. He came to His own kingdom and His own people, but they did not receive Him. Explaining John 9:1-3. This meaning would require the middle voice of the verb (see Acts 4:13; Acts 10:34; Acts 25:25). Maybe a translation of a word that preserves the dual meaning, such as "grasp," would be a better translation. JOHN 1:1-5. into the darkness of man's soul, and the darkness was incapable of extinguishing the pure Light of God. 2 John 1:4), the elder begins the main portion ⦠That same perfect Son of man is the true Light that was given by God to shine Light. 3 John 1:7, KJV: "Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles." So 'Word' is reffering to Jesus. [â See verse text â] John called Gaius "beloved," or "dear friend," for a third time in this verse. The Gospel of John was written to introduce the Lord Jesus Christ to fallen man as the eternal Son. Comprehended, in the sense of the A.V., understood, is inadmissible. It occurs once in Matthew 10:27, and once in Luke 12:3. It is impossible for the darkness of Satan, sin, death, and hell, to overcome the glorious light of the gospel of God. He is the very essence of God and united in purpose and power. John 1:1 â Meaning and Translation. the darkness comprehended it not—did not take it in, a brief summary of the effect of all the strivings of this unincarnate Word throughout this wide world from the beginning, and a hint of the necessity of His putting on flesh, if any recovery of men was to be effected (1Co 1:21). John 10:1-4. was in the beginning with God, and through Whom all, That same eternal Son is Life and Light. 5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, [] even though they are strangers to you. The Rev., apprehended, i.e., grasped or seized, gives the correct idea, which appears in John 12:35, "lest darkness come upon you," i.e., overtake and seize. John's thought is, that in the struggle between light and darkness, light was victorious. Man did not comprehend the enormity of what had happened in Bethlehem some thirty years earlier and throughout His ministry, men continued to misunderstand the Man, His ministry, and His message. a. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper i⦠What is the spirit of the antichrist? Resting In Him (Easter Reflections - (10). Romans 1:21, Romans 1:22. In it, they hear safety, security, sustenance, joy, hope, encouragement, love, warmth, and correction that does not turn them aside.The voice is the effective means of communication between Christ and us. What Does James 1:5 Mean? Interestingly, the Greek word translated âagainâ or âanewâ in John 3:3 and 7 has two possible meanings: the first one is âagain,â and the second one is âfrom above.â âBorn again,â âborn from above,â and âborn of water and Spiritâ are three ways of saying the same thing. (m) They could not perceive nor reach it to receive any light from it, no, they did not so much as acknowledge him. May the light of Your love shine through me to others, for Your praise and glory, until it is not I that shines in my life, but the light of Christ shining through me. Its condition is the opposite of that happy state of humanity indicated in John 1:4, when the life was the light of men; it is a condition in which mankind has become the prey of falsehood, folly and sin. Lying in the porticos around this pool are many invalids â blind, lame, ⦠Continue reading "Commentary on John 5:1-9" The Lord Jesus came into the world as the incarnate WORD of God, to reveal to the depraved mind of man, the truth of God's eternal love and His perfect holiness. 3 John 1:7 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] 3 John 1:7, NIV: "It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans." What Does John 1:5 Mean? Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. 3 John 1:2 KJV. Hence some render overcame (Westcott, Moulton). The great mass of men, sunk in sin, will not receive his teachings, and be enlightened and saved by him. Christ's discourse with Nicodemus. The opening statement of John's Gospel lays out, in all its beauty, Who Jesus is and why He came. 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