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And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Woman (γυνα). Vocative case of γυνη, and with no idea of censure as is plain from its use by Jesus in 19:26. But the use of γυνα i…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Woman. This term, as used here, seems to imply reproof, as if she were interfering in what did not properly concern her. However, it is ev…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Woman, what have I to do with thee?—This is an old battle-ground between Protestant and Romanist expositors. The former h…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

It was a very difficult position for him to be in, to act the part of a loving and obedient son as far as his humanity was concerned, and yet, as t…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: Since our Lord was known in Galilee, they invited Him to a wedding: And the third day there was a mar…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Jesus’ reply to Mary was not so abrupt as it seems, for “woman” was a polite form of addre (20:15). His statement probably means, “What busine is t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Woman, what have I to do with thee? Why does Christ repel her so rashly? I reply, though she was not moved by ambition, nor by any carnal …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Jesus saith unto her, woman Calling her "woman", as it was no ways contrary to her being a virgin, ([Reference Galatians …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ acknowledge and bless it. Those who want Christ with them at their marriage must invi…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Evangelist showed the dignity of the incarnate Word and gave various proofs for it. Now he begins to recount the effects and action…

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