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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
There was a man sent from God,.... John the Baptist: he was not the Logos, or word; nor was he an angel, but a man; yet…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A man sent from God - See Matt. 3. The evangelist proceeds now to show that John the Baptist was not the Messiah and to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Whose name was John - This was John the Baptist; see his name and the nature of his office explained, Mar 1:4 (note),…
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
The Word revealed to Men and rejected by them
6. There was a man Rather, There arose a man, in contrast to the -was" in…
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