John 1:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

He came. Denoting the definite historical fact. unto. Greek. eis. App-104.

His own. Neut. plural: i.e. His own things, or posses sions. Supply ktemata (possessions), as in Matthew 19:22. Compare Matthew 21:33-41. What these "possessions" were must be supplied from Matthew 1:1, viz, the land of Abraham, and the throne of David.

His own. Masculine plural: i.e. His own People (Israel).

received. received (to themselves).

John 1:11

11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.