COMMENTARY:
: 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him; for they know not the voice of strangers. (245 “stranger”[allotrios] means another man, foreign, not of one’s own family, an enemy, a person who does not belong in the environment in which they are found, or one belonging to another, or … Read More
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: 2 And HIS disciples asked HIM, saying Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? (1118 “parents” [goneus] means the father and mother who produce, nurture, and raise a child, considered collectively, generator, biological or legal parents, or begetter.)
DEVOTION: There are false teachings that we … Read More
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: 9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. (1651 “convicted” [elegcho] means bring to light, to shame by exposure, reprove, rebuke, convince, tell one’s faults, … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 5 For neither did his brethren believe in him. (4100 “believe” [pisteuo] means commit to, to put in trust with, to think to be true, have Christian faith, entrust, have confidence, or rely on.)
DEVOTION: Mary had more children after the birth of Jesus. There were at least four brothers and two or … Read More
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: 6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. (3985 “prove” [peirazo] means tempt, try, assay, examine, to learn the true nature or character of, to attempt, endeavor, scrutinize, or discipline.)
DEVOTION: Jesus chose twelve men to train for the ministry. HE only had three and … Read More
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: 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the Sabbath. (5199 “whole” [hugies] means sound, restored to health, healthy, accurate, well, cured, safe, or undamaged.)
DEVOTION: Christ is a unique healer. HE will walk up to a blind person … Read More
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: 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. (2872 “wearied” [kopiao] means tired, exhausted, grow weary, toil, to feel fatigued, or struggle.)
DEVOTION: Jesus was born as a baby. HE worked in Joseph’s carpenter shop. HE … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (1080 “born” [gennao] means bring forth, bedelivered, give birth, procreate, conceived, or gracious act of God to produce spiritual children.)
DEVOTION: Jesus is stating something very … Read More
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: 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. (4592 “miracles” [semeion] means sign, wonder, or token.)
DEVOTION:In the eyes of believer the only one who can truly show a wonder in our world is God. At this wedding … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 5 And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (2638 “comprehended” [katalambano] means overpower, gain control over, overcome, suppress, to lay hold of, to take into one’s self, appropriate, take possession of, to detect, catch, to understand, or to learn.)
DEVOTION: Jesus is called many names in this chapter. … Read More