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The Legacy of a Witness
Commentators highlight that the people's faith was built on the enduring testimony of John the Baptist. Even though John performed no miracles, his words about Jesus were remembered and proven true. This shows how a faithful witness can prepare hearts for Christ long after their ministry has ended.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:41
18th Century
Theologian
No miracle. He did not confirm his mission by working miracles, but he showed that he was a prophet by foretelling the c…
AT Robertson
On John 10:41
Many came to him (πολλο ηλθον προς αυτον). Jesus was busy here and in a more congenial atmosphere than Jerusalem. John wrought no …
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:41
19th Century
Bishop
And many resorted unto him.—It is one of the keynotes of this Gospel, struck in its opening words (see Note on John 1:5) and recur…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:41
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 10:41
16th Century
Theologian
And many came to Him. This large assembly shows that Christ did not seek solitude in order to cease from fulfilling His duty, but to estab…
John Gill
On John 10:41
17th Century
Pastor
And many resorted to him From all the parts adjacent, having heard of his being there, and of the fame of him; and many o…
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 …