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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

John 21:23

saying. Greek. logos. See on Mark 9:32.

among. unto. Greek eis. App-104.

that. Greek. ekeinos.

should not die. is not dying: i.e. is not going to die.

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  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

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  • B. W. Johnson's Bible Commentary

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  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

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  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

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