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The Shepherd Protects His Flock
Commentators unanimously highlight Jesus' role as the Good Shepherd. Even while facing his own arrest, his immediate concern was the safety of his disciples. He deliberately drew the soldiers' attention to himself, commanding them, 'let these go their way.' This act, as Albert Barnes notes, shows his profound care and love, acting as the 'faithful Captain' who goes first into danger to secure the safety of his flock.
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Albert Barnes
On John 18:8
18th Century
Theologian
Let these go their way. These apostles. This shows his care and love even in the hour of danger. He expected to die.
They …
AT Robertson
On John 18:8
Let these go their way (αφετε τουτους υπαγειν). Second aorist active imperative of αφιημ. The verb υπαγειν means to withdraw (11:4…
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:8
19th Century
Bishop
If therefore you seek me, let these go their way.—It may be that some of the Roman cohort, not knowing Jesus, were alread…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
Then He asked them again, Whom do you seek? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am He: if therefore you se…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:8
Jesus’ chief intent seems not to have been to advance a claim but to shield the disciples. In a sense, he sacrificed himself for their safety. He h…
John Calvin
On John 18:8
16th Century
Theologian
I have told you that it is I. Here we see how the Son of God not only submits to death of His own accord, that by His obedience He may blo…
John Gill
On John 18:8
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he
This he said, upbraiding them with their stupidity; signifying he was r…
Matthew Henry
On John 18:1–12
17th Century
Minister
Sin began in the garden of Eden; there the curse was pronounced, and there the Redeemer was promised. In a garden, that promised Seed entered into …