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They sought again to seize him, and he went forth out of their hand.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sought again to take him. They evidently understood him as still claiming equality with God, and under this impression Jesus left them. No…
They sought again to seize him (εζητουν αυτον παλιν πιαζα). Imperfect active, "They kept on seeking to seize (ingressive aorist ac…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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,…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore they sought again to seize him. This was undoubtedly so that they might drive him out of the temple, and immediately stone him; …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore they sought again to take him Not to take away his life by stoning him, as before, in the manner the furio…
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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 …
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:
