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Many believed in him there.

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The Lasting Power of Witness

Commentators highlight that the people's faith was built on the foundation of John the Baptist's earlier ministry. They had heard John's testimony, and when they finally met Jesus, they recognized Him as the one John described. This shows how a faithful witness can prepare hearts to receive Christ long after the words are spoken.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On John 10:42

Many believed on him there (πολλο επιστευσαν εις αυτον εκε). See 1:12; 2:11 for same idiom. Striking witness to the picture of the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On John 10:42

19th Century

Bishop

And many believed on him there.—The word “there” is, in the best texts, in a position of emphasis. “And there

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On John 10:42

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…

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John Gill

John Gill

On John 10:42

17th Century

Pastor

And many believed on him there .
], Through the doctrine he preached, the miracles he performed, and through compari…

Matthew Henry

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 …