For a good work we stone thee not (περ καλου εργου ου λιθαζομεν). "Concerning a good deed we are not stoning thee." Flat denial th…

For blasphemy. See Barnes on Matthew 9:3.

Makest thyself God. See Barnes on John 5:18.

This shows how they u…

The Jews answered him.—Compare the notes on John 10:30 and John 5:18 for the thoughts of this verse.

For a good work . . . but …

St. Augustine of Hippo: At the statement, I and My Father are one, the Jews could not contain their rage and, in their …

The Jews replied that the issue was not the quality of his works but his blasphemous claim to be God. Had Jesus not meant to convey a claim to deit…

We stone you not for a good work. Though wicked men carry on open war with God, they never wish to sin without some plausible pretense. Th…

The Jews answered him, saying
As follows;

Christ's works of power and mercy proclaim Him to be over all, God blessed for evermore, that all may know and believe He is in the Father, and the…

1. We have seen the teaching of Christ, and now we see the effect this teaching has on the Jews. We observe three things:

   • First…