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Let the Works Speak
Commentators highlight that Jesus makes a powerful appeal to evidence. For those who struggle to believe his words, he points to his miracles as undeniable proof of his divine authority. These works, which scholars note could only be done by God's power, serve as a pragmatic and irrefutable testimony to his identity.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:38
18th Century
Theologian
Believe the works. Though you do not credit me, yet consider my works, for they prove that I came from God. No one could…
AT Robertson
On John 10:38
But if I do (ε δε ποιω). Condition again of the first class, assumed as true, but with the opposite results.
Though…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:38
19th Century
Bishop
But if I do, though you do not believe me, believe the works.—A higher faith would have believed Him. Had they truly know…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:38
Jesus’ appeal to his opponents summed up the attitude and method of his argument. He took his position, not on the basis of his personal authority,…
John Calvin
On John 10:38
16th Century
Theologian
But if I do. He shows that they are plainly convicted of unbelieving and sacrilegious contempt, because they give no reverence or honor to…
John Gill
On John 10:38
17th Century
Pastor
But if I do
Works, which none but God can do:
though you believe not me ;
what…
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…