11-13. We speak that we know, and . . . have
seen--that is, by absolute knowledge and immediate
vision of God, which "the only-begotten Son in the bosom of the Father"
claims as exclusively His own
(Joh 1:18).
The "we" and "our" are here used, though Himself only is intended, in
emphatic contrast, probably, with the opening words of Nicodemus,
"Rabbi, we know.", &c.
ye receive not, &c.--referring to the class to which Nicodemus
belonged, but from which he was beginning to be separated in spirit.
JFB.
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