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Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Openly (παρρησια). As already shown (7:4; 8:26; 10:24,39; 16:25,29. See 7:4 for same contrast between εν παρρησια and εν κρυπτω.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Openly to the world. If His doctrine had tended to excite sedition and tumult, if He had aimed to overthrow the government, He would have …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I spoke openly to the world.—He does not distinctly answer the question about His disciples, but His words imply that all…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The high priest then asked Jesus of His disciples and of His doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world; I always taught in the …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: Since they could bring no charge against Christ, they asked Him about His disciples. The high priest then…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The questioning focused on Jesus’ disciples and his teaching. The number and activity of the former would be important if the authorities suspected…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I spoke openly in the world. It is a childish error into which some have fallen, who think that this reply of Christ condemns those who ex…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Jesus answered him
Not to the first of these questions, concerning his disciples; not because they had all now forsaken him, a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Now the Evangelist describes how our Lord was taken by the officers and led before the leaders. He is first led to one leader, Annas, and…

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