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John 1:10

John 1:10
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

He was in the world,.... This is to be understood, not of his incarnation; for the word was denotes past existence in…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He was in the world - This refers, probably, not to his pre-existence, but to the fact that he became incarnate; that he…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He was in the world - From its very commencement - he governed the universe - regulated his Church - spake by his…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 1:6-14

The evangelist designs to bring in John Baptist bearing an honourable testimony to Jesus Christ, Now in these verses,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

and the world Note three points; (1) the close connexion obtained by repetition, as in Joh 1:4-5; (2) the tragic tone,…