John 6:40
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Original Language Analysis
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θέλημα
the will
G2307
θέλημα
the will
Strong's:
G2307
Word #:
5 of 28
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πέμψαντος
of him that sent
G3992
πέμψαντος
of him that sent
Strong's:
G3992
Word #:
7 of 28
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεωρῶν
seeth
G2334
θεωρῶν
seeth
Strong's:
G2334
Word #:
12 of 28
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸν
the Son
G5207
υἱὸν
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
14 of 28
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πιστεύων
believeth
G4100
πιστεύων
believeth
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
16 of 28
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
εἰς
on
G1519
εἰς
on
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
17 of 28
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
18 of 28
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἔχῃ
may have
G2192
ἔχῃ
may have
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
19 of 28
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
αἰώνιον
everlasting
G166
αἰώνιον
everlasting
Strong's:
G166
Word #:
21 of 28
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
22 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀναστήσω
up
G450
ἀναστήσω
up
Strong's:
G450
Word #:
23 of 28
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
24 of 28
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
26 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.John 6:54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.John 11:25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:John 4:14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.John 12:45And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.John 6:27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.John 1:14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.John 14:19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.Luke 2:30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Historical Context
The emphasis on resurrection corrects spiritualizing tendencies. Eternal life includes bodily resurrection. Early church against Gnostic denial of bodily resurrection cited such texts. The repeated promise (verses 39, 40, 44, 54) emphasizes certainty.
Questions for Reflection
- What is the relationship between seeing and believing in coming to Christ?
- Why does Jesus emphasize resurrection 'at the last day' four times in this discourse?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.' Seeing and believing are connected—spiritual perception leading to faith. Everyone who truly sees Jesus for who He is and believes receives eternal life. The promise of resurrection ('I will raise him up') is Jesus' personal commitment. Four times in this chapter He promises to raise believers at the last day.