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But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn`t believe in him,
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Evidence Doesn't Force Faith
Commentators highlight the tragic contrast in this verse: Jesus provided overwhelming, public evidence through 'so many signs,' yet the people as a whole stubbornly refused to believe. This demonstrates that miracles, while powerful testimonies, do not automatically compel faith. Unbelief can be a persistent choice even in the face of undeniable proof.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So many miracles. This does not refer to any miracles performed on this occasion, but to all his miracles performed in view of the nation,…
Though he had done so many signs before them (τοσαυτα αυτου σημεια πεποιηκοτος εμπροσθεν αυτων). Genitive absolute with perfect ac…
19th Century
Anglican
But though he had done so many miracles before them.—The words “before them” mean “in their presence,” “before their eyes…
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Baptist
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, wh…
The author expresses surprise and regret that in spite of Jesus’ numerous “signs” the people still obstinately refused to believe in him. Unbelief …
16th Century
Protestant
And though he had done so many signs. So that no one may be disturbed or perplexed by seeing that Christ was despised by the Jews, the Eva…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But though he had done so many miracles before them Openly, and in the presence of them; meaning those miracles whic…
Observe the method of conversion implied here. Sinners are brought to see the reality of divine things, to have some knowledge of them, and to be c…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Evangelist gave many examples of Christ’s glory, because of which the Jews sought to kill Him out of envy. Now he deals with a…
