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John: A Commentary is unavailable, but you can change that!

Almost from the earliest days of the church, John’s distinctive presentation of Jesus has provoked discussion about its place among the other Gospels. One cannot help but see the differences from the Synoptics and wonder about the origins and character of John. In this new volume in the New Testament Library series, Marianne Meye Thompson explores the ministry and significance of Jesus of...

“Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried”: neither the Apostles’ Creed nor the Gospel ends there. Indeed, the Gospel of John has anticipated an afterlife to the story of Jesus in the life of Jesus’ disciples. They will need comfort (14:1, 27), instruction (14:26; 16:13), prayer (14:13–14; 16:23–24), faith (14:1, 11), love (15:12–17), perseverance (16:1), courage (16:33), protection (17:9–12, 15), and unity (17:20–23) for their ongoing
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