John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. The words "was given" imply the external and positive institution of the Law; "came" denotes grace and truth appearing historically in the very person of Him who is their essential source (ver. 4), and becoming realized in His life and communicated through Him. Moses may disappear, the Law remains nevertheless; it is only given by him. But take Jesus Christ away, and grace and truth are gone; for these gifts have come by Him, and are closely united to His Person. (F. Godet, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.WEB: For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. |
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