Look, I will force those who belong to Satan’s synagogue—those liars who say they are Jews but are not—to come and bow down at your feet. They will acknowledge that you are the ones I love.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I give (διδω). Late omega form for διδωμ, but the -μ form in 17:13 (διδοασιν). These Jewish converts are a gift from Christ. For t…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Behold, I will make. Greek, "I give"—didwmi; that is, I will arrange matters so that this shall occur. The word implies that He h…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Behold, I will make.—Better, Behold, I give some. There is no word to express this in the original, but as a word must be…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Those opposing the witness of the congregation are called “those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan
Which may be understood either of the Papists, the followers of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The same Lord Jesus has the key of government and authority in and over the church. He opens a door of opportunity to his churches; He opens a door…