John 12:48

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 12:48 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.
John 12:48 — American Standard Version

Context — John 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
48He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He that rejecteth me, etc.] As the Messiah, with abhorrence and contempt, as many among the Jews did, who would not have him to reign over them, but sought to put him to death: and receiveth not my words; the doctrines of the Gospel, but disbelieves them, and denies them to be true, looking upon them as the doctrines of a mere man, and an impostor: hath one that judgeth him; let not such an one think that he shall escape righteous judgment; though Christ does not judge him now, there is one that judges him, yea, even now; and declares, that he that believeth not shall be damned, and that he is condemned already: the word that I have spoken unto you, the same shall judge him in the last day;…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He that rejecteth me - Luke 10:16. The word “reject” means to despise, or to refuse to receive him. Hath one - That is, he needs not my voice to condemn him. He will carry his own condemnation with him, even should I be silent. His own conscience will condemn him. The words which I have spoken will be remembered and will condemn him, if there were nothing further. From this we learn: 1.That a guilty conscience needs no accuser. 2.That the words of Christ, and the messages of mercy which the sinner has rejected, will be remembered by him. 3.That this will be the source of his condemnation. This will make him miserable, and there will be no possibility of his being happy. 4.That the conscience…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“rejecteth: Deu 18:19; Sa1 8:7, Sa1 10:19; Isa 53:3; Mat 21:42; Mar 8:31, Mar 12:10; Luk 7:30, Luk 9:22, Luk 9:26, Luk 10:16, Luk 17:25, Luk 20:17; Act 3:23; Heb 2:3, Heb 10:29-31; Heb 12:25 the word: Joh 3:17-20; Mar 16:16; Co2 2:15, Co2 2:16, Co2 4:3; Th2 1:8 judge: Joh 11:24; Mat 25:31; Rom 2:16; Heb 9:27, Heb 9:28 John 12:49”
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