28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
28 "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice
28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice
28 "Don't act so surprised at all this. The time is coming when everyone dead and buried will hear his voice.
28 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice
28 Don't be so surprised! Indeed, the time is coming when all the dead in their graves will hear the voice of God's Son,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 5:28
Commentary on John 5:24-29
(Read John 5:24-29)
Our Lord declared his authority and character, as the Messiah. The time was come when the dead should hear his voice, as the Son of God, and live. Our Lord first refers to his raising those who were dead in sin, to newness of life, by the power of the Spirit, and then to his raising the dead in their graves. The office of Judge of all men, can only be exercised by one who has all knowledge, and almighty power. May we believe His testimony; thus our faith and hope will be in God, and we shall not come into condemnation. And may His voice reach the hearts of those dead in sin; that they may do works meet for repentance, and prepare for the solemn day.