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Jesus answered, I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and ye dishonor me.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I have not a demon (εγω δαιμονιον ουκ εχω). This Jesus says calmly, passing by the reference to the Samaritans as beneath notice.<…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I have not a devil. To the first part of the charge, that he was a Samaritan, he did not reply. To the other part he replied by saying tha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jesus answered, I have not a devil.—One of the disciples, who was probably present on this day, and heard these words, sp…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

I know that you are Abraham's seed; yet you seek to kill me, because my word does not have free course in you. I speak the things which I have …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: Whenever our Lord said anything with a lofty meaning, the Jews in their insensibility considered it madne…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Jesus denied the allegations and placed the burden of proof back on his adversaries. His aim was to honor the Father; theirs, to bring Jesus into d…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I have not a devil. He passes by the first charge and clears Himself only of the second. Some think that He did so because He disregarded …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Jesus answered, I have not a devil
He takes no notice of the first charge and scandalous character, that he was a Sa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Observe Christ's disregard of the applause of men. Those who are dead to the praises of men can bear their contempt. God will seek the honour of al…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. After mentioning some characteristics of the devil, the Lord then shows that the Jews are imitating them. Our Lord ascribed two kinds of …

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