John 19:35
“And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he that saw it, bare record,.... Meaning himself, John the evangelist, the writer of this Gospel, who, in his great…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He that saw it - John himself. He is accustomed to speak of himself in the third person. His record is true - His…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He that saw it - Most probably John himself, who must have been pretty near the cross to have been able to distinguish…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 19:31-37
This passage concerning the piercing of Christ's side after his death is recorded only by this evangelist.
I. Observe…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And he … is true Rather, He that hath seen hath borne witness and his witness is true(comp. Joh 1:19; Joh 1:32; Joh…
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