John 12:50

His commandment, &c. Figure of speech Ellipsis. App-6. The result of obeying His commandment is life everlasting. Compare 1 John 3:23; 1 John 5:11.

everlasting. Greek. aionios. Same as "eternal" in John 12:25. See App-151.

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

His commandment — Kept, is life everlasting — That is the way to it, and the beginning of it.

⁵⁰ And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

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