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Truth Needs No Secrets
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus' defense rests on the public nature of His ministry. Unlike political conspirators or false teachers who plot in secret, Jesus taught openly in synagogues and the temple. This transparency served as powerful evidence of His innocence, showing His message was for all people, not a hidden sect.
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Albert Barnes
On John 18:20
18th Century
Theologian
Openly to the world. If His doctrine had tended to excite sedition and tumult, if He had aimed to overthrow the government, He would have …
AT Robertson
On John 18:20
Openly (παρρησια). As already shown (7:4; 8:26; 10:24,39; 16:25,29. See 7:4 for same contrast between εν παρρησια and εν κρυπτω.
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:20
19th Century
Bishop
I spoke openly to the world.—He does not distinctly answer the question about His disciples, but His words imply that all…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:19–21
19th Century
Preacher
The high priest then asked Jesus of His disciples and of His doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world; I always taught in the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:20
The questioning focused on Jesus’ disciples and his teaching. The number and activity of the former would be important if the authorities suspected…
John Calvin
On John 18:20
16th Century
Theologian
I spoke openly in the world. It is a childish error into which some have fallen, who think that this reply of Christ condemns those who ex…
John Gill
On John 18:20
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus answered him
Not to the first of these questions, concerning his disciples; not because they had all now forsaken him, a…
Matthew Henry
On John 18:13–27
17th Century
Minister
Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth …