João 20
John Calvin · Citado em PreceptAustin
João 20:30
Calvin comments on many other signs - If the Evangelist had not cautioned his readers by this observation, they might have supposed that he had left out none of the miracles which Christ had performed, and had given a full and complete account of all that happened. John, therefore, testifies, first, that he has only related some things out of a large number; not that the others were unworthy of being recorded, but because these were sufficient to edify faith. And yet it does not follow that they were performed in vain, for they profited that age. Secondly, though at the present day we have not a minute knowledge of them, still we must not suppose it to be of little importance for us to know that the Gospel was sealed by a vast number of miracles. Many other signs - Besides the two in John 20 where Jesus passed into the room even though the doors were shut (Jn 20:19, 26). In Jn 20:31 John is alluding primarily to the seven signs that were performed in the first 12 chapters, during which Jesus was engaged primarily in public ministry. In John 12:36 it says that after He spoke " He went away and hid Himself from them (the Jews)" John 12:36b to John 17 deals with Jesus' private ministry to His disciples. In the last chapter John adds that many things relating to Jesus have been excluded from the passages of Scripture - "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written." (Jn 21:25) (Comment: One wonders if we will someday in heaven be privy to a replay of that incredible 3 year ministry of Jesus the God-Man?) Adam
João 20:30
Calvin observed, “This wicked question clearly shows the truth of what is said elsewhere: ‘A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign’ (Matthew 12:39)” Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the huge crowd just the day before was ample proof of His deity. Unbelief, however, is never satisfied, no matter how much evidence is given. Luke 16:31 says that those who reject the truth of God’s Word “will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.” (Matthew Commentary) John 7:31 But many of the crowd believed in Him; and they were saying, "When the Christ comes, He will not perform more signs than those which this man has, will He?" Comment: Remember that although John only records 7 signs in John 1-12, during His public ministry, Jesus clearly performed many other signs as Jn 20:30 states. So the truth is that while we don't know the number of signs Jesus performed in Israel, the problem was not with His signs but with their hearts! John 9:16 Therefore some of the Pharisees were saying, "This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath." But others were saying, "How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?" And there was a division among them. John 10:41 Many came to Him and were saying, "While John performed no sign, yet everything John said about this man was true." John 11:47 Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, "What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. John 12:18 For this reason also the people went and met Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. John 12:37 But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him. John 20:30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; Acts 2:19 'AND I WILL GRANT WONDERS IN THE SKY ABOVE AND SIGNS ON THE EARTH BELOW, BLOOD, AND FIRE, AND VAPOR OF SMOKE. 22 "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know-- Acts 2:43 (The first church) Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. Acts 4:16 saying, "What shall we do with these men? For the fact that a noteworthy miracle has taken place through them is apparent to all who live in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. Acts 4:22 for the man was more than forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed. 30 while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy servant Jesus." Acts 5:12 At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's portico. Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. Acts 7:36 "This man led them out, performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt and in the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years. Comment - See signs [semeion in Lxx - Ex 3:12; 4:8-9, 17, 28, 30; 7:3, 9; 8:23; Ex 10:1-2; 11:9-10; 12:13) Acts 8:6 The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing. 13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. Comment: Did Simon believe resulting in a new heart? I think the Scripture suggest that indeed he did not express genuine (saving) faith in the Messiah. Peter's warning in Acts 8:19-24 would strongly suggest Simon had not truly repented and believed! Acts 14:3 Therefore they (Paul and Barnabas - Acts 13:46) spent a long time there speaking boldly with reliance upon the Lord, who was testifying to the word of His grace, granting that signs and wonders be done by their hands. Acts 15:12 All the people kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were relating what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. Romans 4:11 and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while uncircumcised, so that he might be the father of all who believe without being circumcised, that righteousness might be credited to them, Romans 15:19 (Ro 15:18) in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.