John 8:56 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Bible Comments

(20) Your father Abraham (t) rejoiced to see my (u) day: and he (x) saw [it], and was glad.

(20) The power of Christ showed itself through all former ages in the fathers, for they saw in the promises that he would come, and very joyfully laid hold of him with a living faith.

(t) Was very desirous.

(u) A day is a space that a man lives in, or does any notable act in, or endures any great thing in.

(x) With the eyes of faith; (Hebrews 11:13).

John 8:56

56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.