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If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
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The 'Crowning Sin' of Rejection
Commentators clarify that when Jesus says they "had not had sin," He isn't suggesting they were sinless. Rather, He refers to the specific, "crowning sin" of rejecting Him as the Messiah. His coming and speaking made their unbelief a uniquely grievous offense for which they were now fully culpable.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And spoken unto them. He declared to them the will of God and made known His requirements. Jesus had no less certainly shown by His own
They had not had sin (αμαρτιαν ουκ ειχοσαν). Conclusion of condition of second class without αν because context makes it clear (νυ…
19th Century
Anglican
If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin.—In this and the following verses (John 15:22–25…
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13th Century
Catholic
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