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A Wise and Purposeful Retreat
Commentators explain that Jesus's departure to Perea was not an act of fear but a strategic move. He moved outside the jurisdiction of the hostile Jerusalem authorities to a place of relative safety. John Calvin notes this teaches the wisdom of avoiding fruitless conflict, while others highlight that Jesus went there to continue His ministry, not just to hide.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:40
18th Century
Theologian
Where John at first baptized. At Bethabara, or Bethany (John 1:28).
AT Robertson
On John 10:40
Again (παλιν). Referring to 1:28 (Bethany beyond Jordan). Παλιν does not mean that the other visit was a recent one.
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:40
19th Century
Bishop
And went away again beyond Jordan.—Compare Note on John 1:28. In Matthew 19:1 we have the fuller expression, the coasts of Jud…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:40
Having eluded their attempt to capture him, Jesus retreated to Perea, on the east side of the Jordan, which was the domain of Herod Antipas and whe…
John Calvin
On John 10:40
16th Century
Theologian
He went away beyond Jordan. Christ passed beyond Jordan, that he might not have to fight continually without any advantage. He ha…
John Gill
On John 10:40
17th Century
Pastor
And went away again beyond Jordan
Where he had been before; and whither he went; not merely for the security of his …
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 …