35 The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand.
For the Father has affection for the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does. He will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
For the Father judges no one, but he has given all judgment to the Son,
Turning to the disciples, he said, "All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him."
For, "He put all things in subjection under his feet." But when he says, "All things are put in subjection," it is evident that he is excepted who subjected all things to him.
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
You have put all things in subjection under his feet." For in that he subjected all things to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don't see all things subjected to him, yet. But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
has at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I am Pharaoh, and without you shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt."
I made known to them your name, and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them."
Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and was going to God,
Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul delights: I have put my Spirit on him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Hosts will perform this.
Then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, Always rejoicing before him,
Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, The uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
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Commentary on John 3 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 3
In this chapter we have,
Jhn 3:1-21
We found, in the close of the foregoing chapter, that few were brought to Christ at Jerusalem; yet here was one, a considerable one. It is worth while to go a great way for the salvation though but of one soul. Observe,
This great truth of the necessity of regeneration being thus solemnly laid down,
Jhn 3:22-36
In these verses we have,
From the certainty of Christ's doctrine, John takes occasion,