John 5:28

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 5:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,
John 5:28 — American Standard Version

Context — John 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Marvel not at this, etc.] Either at the cure of the man that had been diseased thirty and eight years, as some think; or at the Son of God being also the son of man, as the Syriac version suggests; or rather at the dead hearing the voice of the Son of God, and living upon it; and at his having authority to execute judgment upon all, to govern and defend his own church and people, and in the last day acquit them, and to take vengeance on his and their enemies, both now and hereafter: for the hour is coming, in which all that are in their graves shall hear his voice. This respects the general resurrection; for there will be a resurrection both of the just and unjust, of all that are in their…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Marvel not at this--this committal of all judgment to the Son of man. for the hour is coming--He adds not in this case (as in Joh 5:25), "and now is," because this was not to be till the close of the whole dispensation of mercy.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Marvel not - Do not wonder or be astonished at this. The hour is coming - The “time” is approaching or will be. All that are in the graves - All the dead, of every age and nation. They are described as “in the graves.” Though many have turned to their native dust and perished from human view, yet God sees them, and can regather their remains and raise them up to life. The phrase “all that are in the graves” does not prove that the same particles of matter will be raised up, but it is equivalent to saying “all the dead.” See the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:35-38. Shall hear his voice - He will restore them to life, and command them to appear before him. This is a most sublime description, and…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The time is coming - When not two or three, but all shall rise. John 5:29”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Marvel: Joh 5:20, Joh 3:7; Act 3:12 for: Joh 6:39, Joh 6:40, Joh 11:25; Job 19:25, Job 19:26; Isa 26:19; Eze 37:1-10; Hos 13:14; Co1 15:22, Co1 15:42-54; Phi 3:21; Th1 4:14-17; Rev 20:12 John 5:29”
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