John 12:20-33 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:… I. REST. There are some objects so calm and restful that the very sight of them is rest. This is. the chief of them. II. PEACE. He is our peace; and to see Him is to have peace with God and conscience. III. QUICKENING. He is our life; and the sight of Him as such puts life into us. IV. HEALING. He is "the Sun of Righteousness with healing in His wings," and in looking to Him we have health. V. ENLIGHTENMENT. He is the Light of the world; and to see Him as such is to have day within us. VI. FREEDOM. He and His truth make free. VII. STRENGTH. All power is in Him; and the sight of Him draws it out to us. VIII. FULNESS. In Him is all fulness; and in looking we are filled. Every void disappears. IX. GLUMNESS. We are made partakers of His joy. (H. Bonar, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:WEB: Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast. |
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