“And of his fulness have all we received” ([John i, 16]).
This was uttered prior to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, and before he had been baptized with the Holy Ghost. At this time “his fulness” had not been received, and the words are an anachronism.
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At Jesus’ baptism there came a voice from heaven. To whom were its words addressed?
Matthew: To those who stood by. “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” ([iii, 17]).
Luke: To Jesus himself. “Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased” ([iii, 22]).
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John heard this voice from heaven; did he believe it?