John 3:24

²⁴ (This was before John was put in prison.)

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Other Translations of John 3:24

King James Version

²⁴ For John was not yet cast into prison.

English Standard Version

²⁴ (for John had not yet been put in prison).

The Message

²⁴ This was before John was thrown into jail.

New King James Version

²⁴ For John had not yet been thrown into prison.

New Living Translation

²⁴ (This was before John was thrown into prison.)

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 3:24

Commentary on John 3:22-36

(Read John 3:22-36)

John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him; but Jesus came on a more important work. He also knew that Jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed. John knew that Jesus came from heaven as the Son of God, while he was a sinful, mortal man, who could only speak about the more plain subjects of religion. The words of Jesus were the words of God; he had the Spirit, not by measure, as the prophets, but in all fulness. Everlasting life could only be had by faith in Him, and might be thus obtained; whereas all those, who believe not in the Son of God, cannot partake of salvation, but the wrath of God for ever rests upon them.