John 3:32

“And what he hath seen and heard, etc.] Of the Father, of his mind and will, of his purposes and promises, of his love, grace, and mercy, in the council and covenant of peace, lying in his bosom, and being privy to all his secrets. The phrases express the clear and perfect knowledge Christ has of all truths and doctrines; he having all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in him. That he testifieth; fully, freely, and faithfully; withholds nothing, but declares the whole counsel of God; and is deservedly called the faithful witness, (<660105>Revelation 1:5). And no man receiveth his testimony; though it was the testimony of God, which is greater than that of man; yet few, and which were next…”

“what he hath seen and heard--(See on Joh 3:11 and Joh 1:18). and no man receiveth, &c.--John's disciples had said, "All come to Him" (Joh 3:26). The Baptist here virtually says, Would it were so, but alas! they are next to "none" [BENGEL]. They were far readier to receive himself, and obliged him to say, I am not the Christ, and he seems pained at this.”

“And what he hath seen ... - See John 3:11. No man receiveth his testimony - The words “no man” are here to be understood in the sense of “few.” Though his doctrine is pure, plain, sublime, yet “few,” comparatively, received it in faith. Though multitudes came to him, drawn by various motives John 6:26, yet “few” became his “real” disciples, Matthew 26:56; Matthew 7:22. His testimony - His doctrine. The truth to which he bears “witness” as having “seen” and “known” it, John 3:11. Often many persons “appear” for a time to become the followers of Christ, who in the end are seen to have known nothing of religion, Matthew 13:6; Luke 8:13. return to 'Top of Page'”

“No man - None comparatively, exceeding few; receiveth his testimony - With true faith. John 3:33”

“what: Joh 3:11, Joh 5:20, Joh 8:26, Joh 15:15 and no: Joh 3:26, Joh 3:33, Joh 1:11; Isa 50:2, Isa 53:1; Rom 10:16-21, Rom 11:2-6 John 3:33”