Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 25. I told you, and ye believed not ] The best authorities have, and ye believe not: their unbelief still continues. To some few, the woman at the well, the man … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:25”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:24
Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 24. Then came the Jews round about, &c.] Better, The Jews therefore compassed Him about (Luk 21:20; Heb 11:30; Rev 20:9) and kept saying to Him. They encircled … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:24”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:23
And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 23. in Solomon’s porch ] This was a cloister or colonnade in the Temple-Courts, apparently on the east side. Tradition said that it was a part of the original building which had survived the various destructions and rebuildings. No such cloister is mentioned in the account … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:23”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:22
And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 22. And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication ] More literally, Now there took place at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication. This feast might be celebrated anywhere, and the pointed insertion of ‘at Jerusalem’ seems to suggest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:22”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:21
Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? 21. of him that hath a devil ] Better, of one possessed with a demon: the expression differs from that in Joh 10:20. Can a devil ] Or, Surely a demon cannot. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:21”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:20
And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? 20. He hath a devil ] See last note on Joh 8:48, and comp. Joh 7:20. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He hath a devil – Joh 7:20. Is mad – Is deranged, or a maniac. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:20”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:19
There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. 19 21. Opposite Results of the Teaching 19. again ] As about the man born blind (Joh 9:6) among the Pharisees, and at the Feast of Tabernacles (Joh 7:43), among the multitude. ‘Therefore’ should be omitted here as wanting authority; and ‘there arose’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:19”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:18
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. 18. No man taketh it from me ] Better, No one taketh it from Me; not even God. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:18”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:17
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 17. Therefore ] Better, On this account, or, For this cause (Joh 12:18; Joh 12:27). See on Joh 7:22 and Joh 8:47, and comp. Joh 5:16; Joh 5:18, Joh 6:65. The Father’s love for the incarnate Son … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:16
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd. 16. other sheep I have ] Not the Jews in heathen lands, but Gentiles, for even among them He had sheep. The Jews had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 10:16”