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34 For the one whom God has sent[a] speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly.[b] 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed all things under his authority.[c] 36 The one who believes in the Son has eternal life. The one who rejects[d] the Son will not see life, but God’s wrath[e] remains[f] on him.

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  1. John 3:34 tn That is, Christ.
  2. John 3:34 tn Grk “for not by measure does he give the Spirit” (an idiom). Leviticus Rabbah 15:2 states: “The Holy Spirit rested on the prophets by measure.” Jesus is contrasted to this. The Spirit rests upon him without measure.
  3. John 3:35 tn Grk “has given all things into his hand” (an idiom).
  4. John 3:36 tn Or “refuses to believe,” or “disobeys.”
  5. John 3:36 tn Or “anger because of evil,” or “punishment.”
  6. John 3:36 tn Or “resides.”

34 For the one whom God has sent(A) speaks the words of God, for God[a] gives the Spirit(B) without limit. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands.(C) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,(D) but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.

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  1. John 3:34 Greek he