31. The prince of this world (6 dpywy tod Kdcpou TovTOV). The phrase occurs only in the Gospel; here, xiv. 80; xvi. 11.
Shall be cast out (é«BAnInoeras Ew). In every case but one where the word é«8dAXo occurs in John, it is used of cast- ing out from a holy place or society. See ii. 15; ix. 34, 35; 3 John 10; Apoc. xii. 2. Compare John x. 4.
32. Be lifted up (iw9d). See on iii. 14. The primary reference is to the cross, but there is included a reference to the resurrection and ascension. Bengel says: “In the very cross there was already something tending towards glory.” Wyc., enhanced.
From the earth (é« ris ys). Lit., owt of the earth.
Will draw (€Acvow). See on vi. 44.
All men (adytas). Some high authorities read wdyta, all things.
Unto Me (pos ¢uavtdv). Rev., rightly, unto Myself: in contrast with the prince of this world.
34. The law. See on x. 34.
35. With you (ue? tuav). The best texts read ev vpiv, among you.
While ye have (éws). The best texts read os, as: walk in conformity with the fact that you have the Light among you.
Lest darkness come upon you (iva pa oxotia tuas Kata- AdBn). Rev., better, that darkness overtake you not. On over- take see on taketh, Mark ix. 18; and percewed, Acts iv. 138.
40, He hath blinded, etc. These words of Isaiah are re- peated five times in the New Testament as the description of the Jewish people in its latest stage of decay. Matt. xiii. 13; Mark iy. 12; Luke viii. 10; John xii. 40; Acts xxviii. 26.