Albert Barnes Commentary John 8:52

Albert Barnes Commentary

John 8:52

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

John 8:52

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"The Jews said unto him, Now we know that thou hast a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my word, he shall never taste of death." — John 8:52 (ASV)

You have a devil. You are deranged. Because he affirmed a thing which they supposed to be contrary to all experience, and to be impossible.