Matthew Poole and continuators on John 1:6

6 ¶ There was a man sent from God , whose name was John :

Not the Christ, not an Angel, but a man; yet one, than whom (as our Saviour saith) there had not risen a greater amongst those that were born of Women; he did not come upon his own head, but was sent; for he was he of whom it was written, Mal. 3.1. Behold I will send my messenger before my face, &c. Luke 7.27. He was not sent of men, but of God, foretold by the Angel, as to his existence, name, work, and success, L[illegible: 1 letter]ke 1.13, 14, 15, 16, 17.

His name was Iohn, named by the Angel, Luke 1.13. before he was born; by his Father and Mother, Luk. 1.60, 63. when he was born. Iohn signifieth Grace; and doubtless the Baptist obtained that name, because he was to be the first, and a famous Preacher of the Grace of the Gospel which came to the World through Jesus Christ.

Marginal references: Matth. 3.1. vers. 33.