Why did ye not bring him? (Δια τ ουκ ηγαγετε αυτον; ). Second aorist active indicative of αγω. Indignant outburst of the Sanhedrin…

The officers. Those who had been appointed (John 7:32) to take him. It seems that Jesus was in the midst of the people addre i…

Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees.—(Compare to Note on John 18:3.) They had been sent (John 7:32), not…

Then came the officers to the chief priest and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? The officers answered, Never ma…

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

This text indicates that the chief priests and Pharisees had sent an arresting party, who failed in their mission. Since the high priest belonged t…

So the officers came. Here we can see how blind is the arrogance of men. To such an extent do they admire and adore the greatness that mak…

Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees ,
&c.] Who were assembled together in council, as the grea…

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…

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…