John 3:34
ContextNET © | For the one whom God has sent 1 speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly. 2 |
NIV © | For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. |
NASB © | "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure. |
NLT © | For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God’s Spirit is upon him without measure or limit. |
MSG © | "The One that God sent speaks God's words. And don't think he rations out the Spirit in bits and pieces. |
BBE © | For he whom God has sent says God’s words; and God does not give him the Spirit by measure. |
NRSV © | He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. |
NKJV © | "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. |
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NET © | For the one whom God has sent 1 speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn That is, Christ. 2 tn Grk “for not by measure does he give the Spirit” (an idiom). Leviticus Rabbah 15:2 states: “The Holy Spirit rested on the prophets by measure.” Jesus is contrasted to this. The Spirit rests upon him without measure. |