John 3:34

KJV

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

— John 3:34, King James Version
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John 3:34, King James Version.

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The declaration that 'he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure' establishes an absolute relationship between the Father's commissioning, the Son's speech, and the Spirit's unlimited provision. The phrase 'without measure' (ou ek metrou) stands in contrast to the partial endowment of the Spirit received by Old Testament prophets and individuals, presenting Jesus as uniquely and permanently endowed. Whether the subject of 'gives' is the Father (giving the Spirit to the Son) or the Son (giving the Spirit without measure to others) is debated, with the former reading better fitting the context of the Father-Son relationship. The verse is foundational for trinitarian pneumatology, establishing the Spirit's presence in the Son as qualitatively distinct from all prior prophetic endowment.

Andere Übersetzungen

ASV

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for he giveth not the Spirit by measure.

YLT

for he whom God sent, the sayings of God he speaketh; for not by measure doth God give the Spirit;

BBE

For he whom God has sent says God's words; and God does not give him the Spirit by measure.

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