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Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
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.
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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 …
The questioning focused on Jesus’ disciples and his teaching. The number and activity of the former would be important if the authorities suspected…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus answered him Not to the first of these questions, concerning his disciples; not because they had all now forsaken him, a…
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
Now the Evangelist describes how our Lord was taken by the officers and led before the leaders. He is first led to one leader, Annas, and…
