 | Albert Barnes - 1799 - 434 pages
...sinners turn to Christ, and become holy, whether they follow us or not. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. John did not enter into their feelings, or side with their love of party. He came to honour Jesus,... | |
 | John W. Lawrence - 132 pages
...of lights, with whom is no variation or shadow cast by turning" (James 1:17, literal translation). "A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven" (John 3:27). The greatest of all gifts is the gift of the Father's own Son. "Last of all he sent unto... | |
 | 2003 - 322 pages
...God of the dead, but of the living. Luke 20:38. 16 No man hath seen God at any time. John 1:18. 17 A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. John 3:27. 18 God is no respecter of persons. Acts 10:34. (See also Ecclesiasticus 35:12 and Romans... | |
 | 282 pages
...Barabbas to ask more questions: "Who is Jesus? And you? And for what purpose?" John expounds again: "A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. He... | |
 | Sergiĭ Bulgakov, Sergeĭ Nikolaevich Bulgakov - 2003 - 206 pages
...to accept the divine election, to accept one's fate with a humble wisdom: "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him" (John... | |
 | James Hastings - 2004 - 396 pages
...Ghost at His Baptism. When the Baptist was asked to account for the influence of Christ, he replied, ' A man can receive nothing except it be given him from heaven,' and went on to say that not only was the Christ above all as corning from above, but that He was endowed... | |
 | O'Neil Mahabeer - 2004 - 218 pages
...whereas the individuals who are not chosen are seen and not Jesus. John 3:27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. We therefore, need o wait on God to give us the reward or appointment or promotion according to the... | |
 | Gene Lapansie - 2004 - 250 pages
...you bore witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him. {27} John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. {28} You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Messiah, but that I am sent before Mm.... | |
 | John Davidson - 2004 - 274 pages
...asked in astonishment, "who then can be saved?' 2 And, in the words of John the Baptist, the reply is: "A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven." 3 The Master gives the pearl. As it says in one of the Manichaean psalms, where the devotee is praising... | |
 | 2004 - 196 pages
...against you will prevail. (Isaish 54:16-17 NIV) "...for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5 KJV) "A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. (John 3:27 KJV) 70. Who's In Charge? BD PL RH KH RA EV T 0 SC AG SK 1 C DE WR TS ES S 1 A A M E R C... | |
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Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. 
