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A Clear Claim to Divinity
Most commentators emphasize that Jesus's statement is a clear claim to divinity. The Greek word for 'one' is neuter, suggesting a unity of essence or nature, not just purpose. This interpretation is strongly supported by two facts: the context is about Jesus having equal power with the Father to protect His sheep, and the immediate reaction of the audience was to accuse Him of blasphemy for making Himself God.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:30
18th Century
Theologian
I and my Father are one. The word translated "one" is not in the masculine, but in the neuter gender. It expresses union…
AT Robertson
On John 10:30
One (εν). Neuter, not masculine (εις). Not one person (cf. εις in Ga 3:28), but one essence or nature. By the plural συμυς (separa…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:30
19th Century
Bishop
I and my Father are one. The last clause of John 10:29 is identical with the last clause of John 10:28 if we identify “Fa…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:27–30
19th Century
Preacher
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any …
John Calvin
On John 10:30
16th Century
Theologian
I and my Father are one. He intended to meet the jeers of the wicked; for they might allege that the power of God did not at all belong to…
John Gill
On John 10:30
17th Century
Pastor
I and [my] Father are one .
] Not in person, for the Father must be a distinct person from the Son, and the Son a di…
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…