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His Divine Claim Was Unmistakable
Commentators emphasize that the crowd's renewed attempt to seize Jesus proves they understood his claims. Far from clarifying a misunderstanding, Jesus's words confirmed his divine identity. As Albert Barnes notes, Jesus intended to leave them with the impression of his equality with God, and their hostile reaction shows his message was not misinterpreted.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:39
18th Century
Theologian
Sought again to take him. They evidently understood him as still claiming equality with God, and under this impression Jesus left them. No…
AT Robertson
On John 10:39
They sought again to seize him (εζητουν αυτον παλιν πιαζα). Imperfect active, "They kept on seeking to seize (ingressive aorist ac…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:39
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore they sought again to take him.—He has removed all ground for the charge of blasphemy, and they have abandoned t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:39
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 10:39
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore they sought again to seize him. This was undoubtedly so that they might drive him out of the temple, and immediately stone him; …
John Gill
On John 10:39
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore they sought again to take him
Not to take away his life by stoning him, as before, in the manner the furio…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:39–42
17th Century
Minister
No weapon formed against our Lord Jesus shall prosper. He escaped, not because He was afraid to suffer, but because His hour was not yet come. And …