A man can receive nothing, &c. Comp. John 19:11. The meaning of John's declaration is given in two ways: (1) -Jesus could not have this great success, unless it were granted Him from Heaven. This ought to satisfy you that He is sent by God;" (2) -I cannot accept the position of supremacy, which you would thrust upon me; because I have not received it from Heaven." The former is better, as being a more direct answer to -all men come to Him." But it is quite possible that both meanings are intended.

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