John 3:34 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

words. Greek. Plural of rhema. See note on Mark 9:32.

for God, &c. Greek."for the Spirit giveth not [the words of God] by measure [unto Him]".

God. [L]. [Tr.]. WH R., not Syriac, omit "God" here.

the Spirit. With Art. the Giver, not the gift. App-101. This was by measure unto John, but not unto the Lord. Compare John 15:26; Matthew 11:27. What John saw and heard was limited (verses: John 3:27-30).

by. Greek. ek. App-104.

John 3:34

34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.