Pentecost · Year A
The Day of Pentecost
May 24, 2026
Overview & Insights
"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
Commentary on John 7:37-39 Working Preacher
The Lutheran lectionary voice on Jesus' promise of living water at the feast.
John 7 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of Jesus at Tabernacles and the promise of the Spirit.
John 7:37 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the invitation to come and drink.
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.
Background & Word Study
John - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of John.
Gospel of John Overview (Part 1) BibleProject
Animated overview of the first half of John's Gospel.
Holy Spirit BibleProject
A word study on the biblical theme of the Spirit that Jesus promises here.
John 7:37 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word of the promise of rivers of living water.
The Church Fathers
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