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Jesus answered them, "I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?"
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A Charge of Ingratitude to God
Commentators note that Jesus's question is a powerful accusation of ingratitude. By emphasizing that his many miracles of healing and provision were 'from the Father,' he frames their attack not just as an assault on him, but as a rejection of God's direct blessings and kindness. As John Calvin wrote, they were directing their rage 'against the gifts of God.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Many good works. Many miracles of benevolence—healing the sick, and so on. His miracles were good works, as they tended to promot…
From the Father (εκ του πατρος). Proceeding out of the Father as in 6:65; 16:28 (cf. 7:17; 8:42,47) rather than παρα as in 1:14; 6…
19th Century
Anglican
Jesus answered them—i.e., He answered the thought which He read in their hearts and the intention which was expressed by …
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Jesus’ question challenged the people’s action on the ground that he had performed only helpful deeds. They should take stock of what he had done, …
16th Century
Protestant
Many good works I have shown you. Here Christ not only says that they have no reason for their cruelty, but accuses them of ingratitude, i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus answered them, many good works Such as healing the sick, and all manner of diseases; dispossessing devils, cle…
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Christ's works of power and mercy proclaim Him to be over all, God blessed for evermore, that all may know and believe He is in the Father, and the…
13th Century
Catholic
We have seen the teaching of Christ, and now we see the effect this teaching has on the Jews. We observe three things:
