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The Ultimate Dismissal
Commentators explain that accusing Jesus of being demon-possessed and mad was the ultimate dismissal in that culture. Jewish thought often linked insanity directly to demonic influence. By labeling Him this way, His opponents sought to invalidate His teachings entirely, framing them as the incoherent rantings of a lunatic so that no one would listen to Him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:20
18th Century
Theologian
He has a devil (John 7:20).
Is mad. Is deranged, or a maniac. His words are incoherent and unintelligible.
AT Robertson
On John 10:20
He has a demon and is mad (δαιμονιον εχε κα μαινετα). As some had already said (7:20; 8:48 with the addition of "Samaritan"). So l…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:20
19th Century
Bishop
He hath a devil, and is mad.—Compare Note on John 8:48. The words “and is mad” are explanatory of the possession by a dem…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:18–21
19th Century
Preacher
I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. There was a division therefore a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:20
The reaction of the populace was divided. To Jesus’ enemies, his claims seemed so exaggerated and so contradictory to the popular understanding of …
John Calvin
On John 10:20
16th Century
Theologian
He hath a devil. They employ the most offensive reproach which they can devise, in slandering Christ, so that all may shudder at the thoug…
John Gill
On John 10:20
17th Century
Pastor
And many of them said, he has a devil, and is mad
It was a notion of the Jews, that madness or distraction was from …
Matthew Henry
On John 10:19–21
17th Century
Minister
Satan ruins many by causing them to lose respect for the word and ordinances. People would not be laughed out of their necessary food, yet they all…