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As he spake these things, many believed on him.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Many believed on him (πολλο επιστευσαν εις αυτον). Ingressive aorist active indicative, came to believe, nominally at any rate, as…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Many believed on him. Such was the convincing nature and force of the truths which he presented, that they believed he was the Messiah and…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Many believed on him.—Wonder has often been expressed at the lack of understanding spoken of in John 8:27. There is surely no less…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.

We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: When our Lord said, "He who sent Me is true," the Jews did not understand that He was speaking to them a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The validity of the belief referred to here seems questionable. The people’s lack of perception and shallowness of commitment are reflected in the …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

While he spoke these things. Though the Jews, at that time, almost resembled a dry and barren soil, yet God did not permit the seed of his…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As he spoke these words
Concerning his being lifted up, or his crucifixion, and the knowledge the Jews should then h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Such power attended our Lord's words that many were convinced and professed to believe in him. He encouraged them to attend his teaching, rely on h…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After our Lord showed His special position with respect to light, He here reveals the effect of this light: that it frees us from darkne …

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