Read John 12.36b-50. In 36b-43: Summary concerning unbelief. In 36b-37: Jesus withdrew and hid (compare 7.10; 8.59; 11.54) because the power of darkness was already at work. Else where those who see signs believe (2.11, 23; 20.31); here, in spite of many signs, they did not believe (but see 12.42). In verse 38-40: Isa 53.1, Isa 6.10 (used in Mk 4.12) explain unbelief. The prince of this world has blinded them (compare 2 Cor 4.4; 1 Jn 2.11 to prevent God from healing them. In verse 41: Patriarchs and prophets seeing Jesus and his time is found also in Jn 8.56-58. In verses 42-43: Exceptions to unbelief are Nicodemus (3.1-15; 7.48-52; 19.39 and Joseph of Arimathea (19.38). Glory, praise or approval by people or by God (compare 5.41-44). In 44-50: Summary conclusion concerning signs, belief, and judgment. Jesus solemnly summaries (he cried and said, compare (7.37) his public ministry. Belief in him is related to the one who sent him. Believers come out of the darkness, become children of the light (12.36), and have eternal life. Comments or Questions,
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