When the Christ shall come (ο Χριστος οταν ελθη). Proleptic position of ο Χριστος again as in 27, but ελθη with οταν rather than ε…

Will he do more miracles? It was a common expectation that the Messiah would work many miracles. This opinion was founded on such passages…

And many of the people believed on him.—This verse shows an advance in their faith. In John 7:12 we found “some” assertin…

Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. And many of the people believed on him, and said…

St. Augustine of Hippo: And many of the people believed in Him. Our Lord brought the poor and humble to be saved. The common peo…

The response of many was belief, though it was hesitant. They did not affirm his messiahship but cautiously suggested that the Messiah would perfor…

And many of the multitude believed in him. We might have thought that Christ preached to deaf and completely obstinate people; yet the Eva…

And many of the people believed on him Whilst some were displeased at his doctrine, others were induced by his miracles t…

The discourses of Jesus convinced many that he was the Messiah, but they did not have the courage to acknowledge it. It is a comfort to those who a…

Having considered the origin of His doctrine, the Evangelist now tells us about the origin of its Teacher.