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
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 8:1-12
EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 7:1-12. For the general exposition of this section see Homiletic Notes, pp. 233–235.John 7:2. Early in the morning (ὄρθρου).—St. John’s usual word is πρωῒ (John 20:1, and comp. Luke 21:38).John 7:3. The scribes and Pharisees.—St. John does not name the scribes in his Gospel; they are included under the general name the Jews.John 7:6. As though He heard them not.—Omitted in best copies.John 7:12. Again.—See John 7:37. Our Lord here perhaps makes use of the... read more