John 12:41 Commentary - Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary

1) "These things said Esaias," (tauta eipen Esaias) "Isaiah said these things in prophecy," in the presence and under the Spirit of God, as recognized by the apostle John, as here recounted, Isa 6:1. Isaiah saw the Lord Jehovah (Jesus), high and lifted up, exalted before the Father, to be honored, adored, and worshipped.

2) "When he saw his glory," (hoti eiden ten doksan autou) "Because he saw his glory," His majestic appearance that reflected His Divine attributes of Holiness, mercy, love, and justice, etc., Isa 1:1-3.

3) "And spake of him." (kai elalesen peri autou) "And he spoke concerning him," and of His appearance, and emotions in His presence, as he received his message from this Holy one, to bear to an unholy people, a truly "Great commission," Isa 6:6-12; And these Scriptures, as prophecy, to speak of "Him," the Redeemer, Act 10:43; Rev 19:10 c; Act 1:8.