Pentecost Season · Pentecost Sunday: Vigil · Year B
John 7:37-39
Rivers of Living Water: The Promise of the Spirit
May 16, 2027
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"Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink." (John 7:37)
On the last and greatest day of the feast Jesus stands and cries out that the thirsty should come to him and drink. John explains that the rivers of living water he promised point to the Spirit believers would later receive.
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Commentary on John 7:37-39 (Vigil of Pentecost) Working Preacher
The lectionary voice on the promise of living water at the Vigil.
John 7 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the feast of Tabernacles scene and the Spirit.
John 7:37 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the cry of the thirsty.
John 7 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: John 7 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Pentecost Sunday, Cycle B (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic reflection and background for preaching and faith formation.
Pentecost Sunday (Year B) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre explains the Pentecost readings and the gift of the Spirit.
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