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Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; how know we the way?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Whither (που)-- how (πως). It is Thomas, not Peter (13:36f.) who renews the doubt about the destination of Jesus …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

We know not whither thou goest. Though Jesus had so often told them of his approaching death and resurrection, yet it seems they did not u…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Thomas saith unto him.—Compare, for the character of Thomas, John 11:16; John 20:24; John 21:2.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? (…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: If the Jews, who wanted to be separated from Christ, asked where He was going, all the more would the dis…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Thomas’s abrupt question, like Peter’s questions (13:6, 36–37), was characteristic of its proponent. Thomas was utterly honest, pessimistic, and un…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Thomas says to him. Though, at first sight, the reply of Thomas appears to contradict what Christ had said, yet he did not intend…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Thomas says to him, Lord
Who was one of his apostles, and here betrays his ignorance, as elsewhere his unbelief; and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here are three words, upon any of which stress may be laid. Upon the word troubled. Do not be cast down and disquieted. Upon the word heart. Let yo…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, our Lord consoled His disciples about His departure, promising them that they could come to the Father. Now He mentions the w…

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