Category: John

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John 16:16-20 is about the sorrow that will accompany Jesus’ temporary departure from his disciples, but their sorrow will turn into joy when they see him again after his resurrection. 16 “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me.” 17 So some of…

What does John 16:8-9 really mean?

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John 16:8-9 is about the Holy Spirit convicting the world of its sin, righteousness, and judgment, revealing the need for repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment. 9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; Setting the Scene…

What does John 17:25-26 really mean?

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John 17:25-26 is about Jesus expressing his desire for believers to know the love of God, as he reveals God’s name to them and prays for them to experience the fullness of God’s love in their lives. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know…

What does John 18:17 really mean?

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John 18:17 is about Peter denying Jesus three times, illustrating the weakness of human faith under pressure. 17 The servant girl at the door said to Peter, “You also are not one of this man’s disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.” Setting the Scene for John 18:17 In John chapter 18, we find…

What does John 18:40 really mean?

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John 18:40 is about the crowd choosing to release Barabbas, a criminal, instead of Jesus, symbolizing the preference for sin and darkness over the light and salvation offered by Christ. 40 They cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber. Setting the Scene for John 18:40 In John chapter 18,…

What does John 19:17-22 really mean?

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John 19:17-22 is about Jesus being led to his crucifixion at Golgotha and the fulfillment of prophecy as the soldiers divided His garments and cast lots for His seamless tunic. 17 and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. 18…

What does John 19:38-40 really mean?

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John 19:38-40 is about Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus demonstrating their loyalty and faith by publicly honoring Jesus after his crucifixion, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one’s beliefs even in the face of adversity. 38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the…

What does John 2:9-10 really mean?

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John 2:9-10 is about Jesus miraculously turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana, revealing his divine power and the abundance of joy and blessing that comes from his presence. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants…

What does John 20:14-18 really mean?

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John 20:14-18 is about Mary Magdalene encountering the risen Jesus at the garden tomb and realizing the significance of his resurrection through the intimate recognition of her name, symbolizing the personal and transformative nature of Christ’s redemptive power. 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that…

What does John 20:5 really mean?

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