A.T. Robertson Commentary John 8:45

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 8:45

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 8:45

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"But because I say the truth, ye believe me not." — John 8:45 (ASV)

Because I speak the truth (εγω δε οτ την αληθειαν λεγω). Proleptic emphatic position of εγω. "Truth is uncongenial to them" (Bernard). See 3:19 for their picture.