John 21 - Introduction

1:2 _ He_ (c-1) In John, the personal pronoun, generally emphatic in Greek where inserted, is used so constantly that it can hardly be considered such in many cases, but certain instances which are considered to be more definitely emphatic are given in italics. The same spirit of emphasis causes the... [ Continue Reading ]

John 21:15

21:15 knowest (a-28) _ Oida_ , see Note at 1 Corinthians 8:1 . lovest (b-15) to (b-33) This passage (vers. 15-17) illustrates the force of two Greek words for 'to love,' _ phileo_ and _ agapao_ . The former signifies the love of friendship, and is more intimate and intense. It is here translated 'I... [ Continue Reading ]

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