John 8:30-14:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 8:21-30

Christ here gives fair warning to the careless unbelieving Jews to consider what would be the consequence of their infidelity, that they might prevent it before it was too late; for he spoke words of terror as well as words of grace. Observe here, I. The wrath threatened (John 8:21): Jesus said again unto them that which might be likely to do them good. He continued to teach, in kindness to those few who received his doctrine, though there were many that resisted it, which is an example to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 8:21-30

8:21-30 So he said to them again: "I am going away, and you will search for me, and you will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going." So the Jews said: "Surely he is not going to kill himself, because he is saying: 'You cannot come where I am going'?" He said to them: "You are from below, but I am from above. You belong to this world, but I do not belong to this world. I said to you that you will die in your sins. For if you will not believe that I am who I am, you will die in your... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 8:21-30

Jesus goes on to draw a series of contrasts. His opponents belong to earth, he is from heaven; they are of the world; he is not of the world. John frequently talks about the world; the word in Greek is kosmos ( Greek #2889 ). He uses it in a way that is all his own. (i) The kosmos ( Greek #2889 ) is the opposite of heaven. Jesus came from heaven into the world ( John 1:9 ). He was sent by God into the world ( John 3:17 ). He is not of the world; his opponents are of the world (... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 8:21-30

There is no verse in all the New Testament more difficult to translate than John 8:25 . No one can really be sure what the Greek means. It could mean: "Even what I have told you from the beginning," which is the meaning the Revised Standard Version takes. Other suggested translations are: "Primarily, essentially, I am what I am telling you." "I declare to you that I am the beginning." "How is it that I even speak to you at all?" which is the translation of Moffatt. It is suggested in our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 8:30

As he spake these words ,.... Concerning his being lifted up, or his crucifixion, and the knowledge the Jews should then have of him; of the excellency and divinity of his doctrine, of his mission from the Father, and of the Father's presence with him, and of his always doing the things that are pleasing in his sight; which were spoken by him with majesty and authority, and came with power: many believed on him : as the Son of God, and true Messiah: faith came by hearing; Christ's... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:30

As he spake these words, many believed on him - The same sun that hardens the clay softens the wax. This discourse, which proved the savor of death unto death to the obstinate Pharisees, became the savor of life unto life to many of the simple-hearted people. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:30

Verse 30 30.While he spoke these things. Though the Jews, at that time, almost resembled a dry and barren soil, yet God did not permit the seed of his word to be entirely lost. Thus, contrary to all hopes, and amidst so many obstructions, some fruit appears. But the Evangelist inaccurately gives the name offaith to that which was only a sort of preparation for faith For he affirms nothing higher concerning them than that they were disposed to receive the doctrine of Christ, to which also the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:20-30

(3) Further controversy with different groups, ending in partial admission of his claims by some. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:30

As he spake these words, many believed on him. This is another interjected comment or connecting link supplied by the evangelist, revealing intimate knowledge of the state of feeling and changeful emotions of the people. Another hint of the eyewitness and ear witness of this memorable scene; and, supposing that we read here a correct transcript of words that proceeded from his lips, we can do no ether than cry with Thomas, "My Lord, and my God!" The remark is intercalated, as though St. John... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 8:30-32

The bondage of the Jews, and the source of true liberty. The effect of the previous discourse was remarkable. I. THE INTELLECTUAL ACCEPTANCE OF JESUS BY THE JEWS . "As he spake these words, many believed on him." They accepted his statements, and believed him to be the Messiah. They were not, however, true believers, because Jesus afterwards represents them as seeking to kill him ( John 8:37 ). II. THE COUNSEL OF OUR LORD TO THE NEW CONVERTS .... read more

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