John 7:40

"But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus wasn’t yet glorified."

Key Reflection

In John 7:40, the verse points to a moment of spiritual insight and misunderstanding among the crowd. Jesus speaks about the role of the Holy Spirit, indicating that those who believe in him will receive the Spirit once he is glorified. The cultural context here underscores the importance of divine revelation; at this point, the Spirit has not yet been given because Jesus' public ministry and ultimate crucifixion have not yet taken place. This highlights the tension between present faith and future fulfillment, as the crowd's understanding was incomplete without the full revelation of Jesus' mission and its spiritual consequences.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 40. The Prophet. That is, the prophet whom they expected to precede the coming of the Messiah--either Elijah or Jeremiah. See Mt 16:14. {k} "the prophet" De 18:15; Joh 6:14 __________________________________________________________________

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