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[Some] of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, This is of a truth the prophet.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Some of the multitude (εκ του οχλου). Τινες (some) to be supplied, a common Greek idiom.

Of a truth (αληθω…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Prophet. That is, the prophet whom they expected to precede the coming of the Messiah—either Elijah or Jeremiah. See Matthew 16:14.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying...—The reading of the best manuscripts is, “Some of the peo…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

(But this spoke he of the Spirit, whom those who believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was no…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: After our Lord invited those who believed in Him to drink of the Holy Spirit, a division arose among the…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“The Prophet” (GK 4737) is presumably an allusion to the prediction of Moses that after him another prophet would appear who would command the atte…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Many of the multitude. The Evangelist now relates what fruit followed from this last sermon of our Lord Jesus Christ; namely, that some th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Many of the people therefore
Of the common people, and it may be chiefly those that came out of the country:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The malice of Christ's enemies is always against reason, and sometimes its restraint cannot be explained. Never has any man spoken with that wisdom…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After our Lord told them about the origin and teacher of His doctrine, as well as its purpose, He now invites them to accept His teaching…

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