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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 8:13

Thou bearest record of thyself - Thou art a witness for thyself, or in thy own case. See John 5:31. The law required two witnesses in a criminal case, and they alleged that as the only evidence which Jesus had was his own assertion, it could not be entitled to belief.Is not true - Is not worthy of belief, or is not substantiated by sufficient evidence. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 8:12

John 8:12. Then spake Jesus again Addressing himself to his disciples and the multitude; I am the light of the world It was with singular propriety that our Lord spake thus, after the wonderful display which he had just made, by the above-mentioned remarkable decision, of his wisdom and knowledge, as well as of his power and goodness. He probably alluded to Malachi 4:2, where the Messiah is foretold under the name of the Sun of righteousness; or to the bright shining of the sun that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 8:13-14

John 8:13-14. The Pharisees, therefore Namely, some of them who were then present, but different persons from those who had brought in the woman, being enraged at the late disappointment of their brethren; said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself And therefore, by thine own confession, thy record Or testimony, rather, as μαρτυρια signifies; is not to be admitted as true But may rather be suspected of vain glory. They retort upon our Lord his own words, (John 5:31,) If I... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 8:12-20

89. The light of the world (John 8:12-20)In response to Jesus’ statement that he was the light of the world, the Pharisees argued that he had no right to testify on his own behalf. In their view he had no supporting witnesses (John 8:12-13). Jesus replied that he did have the right to bear witness to himself, because he came from God and was united with God. God was his supporting witness, and that should have been sufficient (John 8:14).The Jews were wrong in their judgments against Jesus,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 8:12

Then = Therefore. again . This section has no necessary connection with Joh 7:62 , but refers to a subsequent occasion in "the Treasury" (John 8:20 ). I am . See note on John 6:35 , light. Greek. phos ( App-130 .) Not luchnos as in John 5:36 ( App-130 .) One of the characteristic words of this Gospel. See note on John 1:4 . world . App-129 . See note on John 1:9 . Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Subject), App-6 , for its inhabitants without distinction, implying others than... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 8:13

bearest record . See note on John 1:32 . of = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . record. See note on John 1:19 . not . Greek. ou ( App-105 ). true . Greek. alethes. See App-176 and note on John 3:33 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 8:12

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.JESUS; THE LIGHT OF THE WORLDI am the light of the world ... is the second of the seven great "I am's" of John. See: John 6:35; 8:12; 10:9; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6; and 15:5.Several suggestions of what might have prompted such a metaphor by Jesus are: (1) the great lamps kindled in the temple court during the feast of tabernacles, (2) the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 8:13

The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest witness of thyself: thy witness is not true.This proves that Jesus was reading their hearts when he answered this same objection before (John 5:31). In this instance, the Lord refused, even for a moment, or for argument's sake, to notice their objection, having checkmated it in advance through his presentation of himself as the light of the world. Light, by its very nature, is a witness of itself. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 8:12

John 8:12. I am the light of the world:— In the transaction above related, Jesus appears unspeakably great, having displayed on the occasion a degree of wisdom, knowledge,goodness,andpower,evidentlymorethanhuman—wisdom,indefending himself against the malicious attacks of his enemies; knowledge, in discovering the invisible state of their mind; power, in making use of their own secret thoughts and convictions to disappoint their crafty intentions; and goodness, in pitying and not punishing... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 8:12

12. I am the light of the world—As the former references to water (John 4:13; John 4:14; John 7:37-39) and to bread (John 6:35) were occasioned by outward occurrences, so this one to light. In "the treasury" where it was spoken (see on John 6:35- :) stood two colossal golden lamp-stands, on which hung a multitude of lamps, lighted after the evening sacrifice (probably every evening during the feast of tabernacles), diffusing their brilliancy, it is said, over all the city. Around these the... read more