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Jesus' Public Defense
Commentators explain that Jesus is not being evasive but is challenging an illegal interrogation. By pointing to the crowds who heard Him, He asserts His innocence and the completely public nature of His ministry. He wasn't a secret revolutionary, but an open teacher whose words could be verified by anyone, even His enemies.
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Albert Barnes
On John 18:21
18th Century
Theologian
Why do you ask me? Ask them... Jesus here insisted on His rights and reproves the high priest for his unjust and illegal manner of extorti…
AT Robertson
On John 18:21
Ask them that have heard me (ερωτησον τους ακηκοοτας). First aorist (tense of urgent and instant action) active imperative of ερωτ…
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:21
19th Century
Bishop
Why askest thou me?—Compare John 5:31. The pronoun “Me” is not the emphatic word, as it is generally taken to be. The str…
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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 18:21
The questioning focused on Jesus’ disciples and his teaching. The number and activity of the former would be important if the authorities suspected…
John Gill
On John 18:21
17th Century
Pastor
Why do you ask me ?
&c.] He seems surprised at the high priest's conduct, that he should put such questions to him, who stood …
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 …