Albert Barnes Commentary John 8:49

"Jesus answered, I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and ye dishonor me." — John 8:49 (ASV)

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 that he honoured his Father.

He taught the doctrines that tended to exalt God. He taught that he was holy and true. He sought that people should love him and obey him. All his teaching proved this.

An evil spirit would not do this, and this was sufficient proof that he was not influenced by such a spirit.