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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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Albert Barnes
On John 15:22
18th Century
Theologian
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
AT Robertson
On John 15:22
They had not had sin (αμαρτιαν ουκ ειχοσαν). Conclusion of condition of second class without αν because context makes it clear (νυ…
Charles Ellicott
On John 15:22
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 15:19–22
19th Century
Preacher
If you were of the world, the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 15:22
There are two reasons for the obstinate attitude of the world. The first is ignorance: the world does not have a proper concept of God. Consequentl…
John Calvin
On John 15:22
16th Century
Theologian
If I had not come. He had said that the Jews regarded the Gospel with hatred because they did not know God. So that no one should think th…
John Gill
On John 15:22
17th Century
Pastor
If I had not come and spoken unto them
The ignorance of the Jews is represented as inexcusable, since Christ was com…
Matthew Henry
On John 15:18–25
17th Century
Minister
How little do many people think, that in opposing the doctrine of Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, they prove themselves ignorant of the on…