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An Unanswerable Argument
Commentators explain that Jesus is using a masterful 'lesser-to-greater' argument. He points to Psalm 82, where human judges are called 'gods' because they represent God's authority. His point is: if Scripture calls mere men 'gods' for their role, how can you accuse me—the one uniquely sent by the Father—of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God? This silenced his critics using their own revered texts.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:34–36
18th Century
Theologian
Jesus answered them. The answer of Jesus consists of two parts. The first (John 10:34–36) shows that they ought not t…
AT Robertson
On John 10:35
If he called them gods (ε εκεινους ειπεν θεους). Condition of first class, assumed as true. The conclusion (verse 36) is υμεις λεγ…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:35
19th Century
Bishop
If he called them gods.—The argument is another example of Hillel’s famous First Canon of Interpretation—that th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:35
On the contrary, Jesus introduced an a fortiori argument from the Psalms to strengthen his statement. Psalms 82:6 represents God as addr…
John Calvin
On John 10:35
16th Century
Theologian
To whom the word of God was addressed. For Christ means that they were authorized by an undoubted command of God. Therefore, we infer that…
John Gill
On John 10:35
17th Century
Pastor
If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came ,
&c.] The Syriac version reads, "because the word of God came …
Matthew Henry
On John 10:31–38
17th Century
Minister
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…