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Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:21-30

Jesus Is From Above (John 8:21-30 ). The emphasis now moves away from the fact that He is the light of the world, to the fact that He is the One Who has come from above. That is why their failure to recognise Him is very much an indication that they are of this world. This is a new incident, although following closely on the last. read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:26

“I have much to say about you and much to pass judgment on. However he who sent me is true, and the things which I heard from him, these I speak to the world”.’ Jesus now no longer saw any hope that they would respond to His teaching, and He therefore wanted them to know that He was not blind to their failings. So He pointed out that, if He wished to do so, there was in fact a great deal that He could say about them which was not to their credit. There was much that He could show up about their... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:21-30

John 8:21-Amos : . Warnings of Coming Doom.— But He knows that in the end the rulers must have their way. He tells the Pharisees that His time is short, and that they will need Him when it is too late. The “ Jews” are scornful. Is He thinking of suicide? In answer He emphasizes the gulf which separates them from Him and His teaching. Who is He, they ask, to make such claims? He reiterates the hopelessness of the situation. Why does He talk with them at all? (So John 8:25 mg. The view that... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 8:26

Judging is not put here for judicial condemnation; but for reproving and accusing, which is one part of judging. You accuse and reprove me; I have many things of which I could also accuse and convince you; but let me say what I will, you will not believe me. But you will not escape the judgment of my Father, who is true, he will judge you. I speak unto men nothing but what it is his will that I should declare to them. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 8:13-59

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 8:13. They forgot His vindication of Himself (John 5:31-37).John 8:14. Even if I bear record, etc.—Although He was content to let the Father witness of Him, still His witness of Himself was full and complete for those who cared to search and see. Like the light, He was truly His own witness. It might be necessary in human law to require at least two witnesses (Matthew 18:16)—memory and knowledge are alike often defective—but it was not so with Christ. “I know... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - John 8:26

world kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield " :-") . read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - John 8:1-59

Chapter 8Now Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again to the temple ( John 8:1-2 ),Now the feast is over, but Jesus is returning to the temple on the next day.and all of the people came on to him; and he sat down, and taught them ( John 8:2 ).I told you this morning that the rabbi always sat when he talked.And the scribes and the Pharisees brought unto him a women taken in adultery; and when they sat her in the midst, they said unto him, Master, this woman was... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - John 8:1-59

John 8:1 . Jesus went to the mount of Olives, where it is probable he slept in some booth in the gardens; and returned early to the temple, to preach to the people, before the commencement of public worship. John 8:3 . The scribes and pharisees brought to him a woman taken in adultery. Papias, a father who conversed with the apostles, records here, that this woman was accused of many crimes before the Lord, which are related in the gospel according to the Hebrews. This gospel was in... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 8:25-27

John 8:25-27Then said they unto Him, Who art Thou?…Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.By thus expressing Himself, Jesus evidently declared Himself to be the expected One. He avoided, however, the term “Messiah,” as subject to too much misunderstanding among the Jews. It was, however, just this term which His hearers desired to extort from Him, and it was with this object that they asked the question: “Who art Thou?” In other words: “Have at least the courage to speak out... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 8:26

26 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. Ver. 26. I have many things to say ] But I see I do but lose my sweet words upon you. I shall therefore turn you over to my Father with a non convertentur, not turn over that he may take an order with you, and make you hear the rod, since you would not the word, Micah 6:9 . Those that tremble not in hearing shall be ground to pieces in feeling, said... read more

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