John 7:39

"He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.”"

Key Reflection

This verse symbolizes the abundant life that comes through faith in Jesus, paralleling the promise of flowing waters in Ezekiel and Zechariah, which represent spiritual renewal and divine provision. Just as physical water sustains and refreshes, so too does faith in Christ bring a continuous flow of spiritual vitality and grace.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 39. Of the Spirit. Of the Holy Spirit, that should be sent down to attend their preaching and to convert sinners. For the Holy Ghost was not yet given. Was not given in such full and large measures as should be after Jesus had ascended to heaven. Certain measures of the influences of the Spirit had been always given in the conversion and sanctification of the ancient saints and prophets; but that abundant and full effusion which the apostles were permitted afterward to behold had not yet been given. See Ac 2:1-12; 10:44,45. Jesus was not yet glorified. Jesus had not yet ascended to heaven--to the glory and honour that awaited him there.

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