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A Question with a Hidden Agenda
Multiple commentators explain that the Jews' question, while sounding sincere, was a malicious trap. They encircled Jesus, hoping to force him to declare himself the 'Christ'—a politically charged title. If he said yes, they could accuse him of treason against Rome; if he said no, he would lose credibility with the people. Jesus knew their hearts and did not walk into their snare.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:24
18th Century
Theologian
Tell us plainly. The Messiah was predicted as a shepherd. Jesus had applied that prediction to himself. They supposed that that w…
AT Robertson
On John 10:24
Came round about him (εκυκλωσαν αυτον). Aorist active indicative of κυκλοω, old verb from κυκλος (cycle, circle). See Ac 14:20 for…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:24
19th Century
Bishop
Then came the Jews round about him.—The words literally mean, they encircled Him. It is again the impression of …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:17–26
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself…
John Calvin
On John 10:24
16th Century
Theologian
The Jews therefore surrounded him. This was undoubtedly a cunning attack on Christ, at least on the part of those with whom the scheme ori…
John Gill
On John 10:24
17th Century
Pastor
Then came the Jews round about him
Who might be walking there on the same account, and seeing Jesus, took this opportunity, an…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:22–30
17th Century
Minister
All who have anything to say to Christ may find him in the temple. Christ would have us believe; we make ourselves doubt. The Jews understood his m…