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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:31-47

The Children of Abraham and the Children of the Devil (John 8:31-47 ). Note how the argument is presented in stages as the case builds up against he Scribes and Pharisees. It had begun with the revelation of Himself as the Light of the world, a light which they had failed to see and respond to (John 8:12-20). It had continued with the fact that He was the One Who had come from above, One Whom they had failed to discern and listen to (John 8:21-30). Now the accusation becomes more blatant. The... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:31-59

John 8:31-James : . Controversy with the “ Jews” who Believed.— Many are convinced by this appeal. The following section summarises the teaching by which Jesus tried to bring the more favourably disposed of the “ Jewish” party to a fuller faith. If they will make Christ’ s teaching a real part of their lives, they will gain the truth which sets men free. They take offence. If they have had to submit to foreign power, they have never been reduced to slavery. Sin is slavery, Jesus replies, and... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 8:32

And ye shall know the truth; that is, you shall more fully and clearly know the truth; by which may be either understood Christ, who styles himself, The way, the truth, and the life; or those propositions of truth which Christ hath revealed. There must be some knowledge of truth in a soul before it can believe; for how shall they believe (saith the apostle) in him of whom they have not heard? but a fuller and clearer knowledge of the truth is got by degrees, by those who studiously seek after... 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

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 8:32

John 8:32 There are two powers that chiefly fashion our characters, and through our characters our lives, and these two are the discipline which we undergo either from ourselves or from others or from circumstances, the light wherewith God enlightens our souls. We live in the midst of our fellows, and we catch from them peculiar habits of action, of feeling, of thought. But discipline is not the only power that forms us; there is another power that acts in another way, and that is the power of... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - John 8:30-32

Believing on Jesus, and Its Counterfeits February 22nd, 1891 by C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) "As he spake these words, many believed on him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:30-32 . Our Lord, on this occasion, was surrounded by cavillers. We must not be astonished if the like should happen to us when declaring the gospel. Our Lord went on... 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 8:31-59

John 8:31-59Then said Jesus unto those Jews which believed on Him.A glorious liberatorI. FREEDOM PROFFERED. 1. Sin makes bondage (John 8:34; Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13; Romans 6:16-17; Galatians 4:25; 2 Peter 2:19). 2. Truth brings freedom (John 8:32; Romans 7:6; Romans 7:6; James 1:25; 1 Peter 2:16). 3. Christ gives freedom (John 8:36; Psalms 118:5; Psalms 118:5; Rom 6:23, 1 Corinthians 7:22; Galatians 5:1). II. BONDAGE DEMONSTRATED. 1. By doing evil deeds (John 8:44; Genesis 6:5; Genesis 6:5;... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 8:32

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Ver. 32. The truth shall make you free ] From the tyranny of sin and terror of hell. Paul’s freedom saved him from whipping, Acts 22:29 , this, from perishing. read more