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Unmasking Hypocrisy
Commentators explain that Jesus masterfully exposes the hypocrisy of his accusers. They claimed to be zealous for the Law of Moses, yet they were actively plotting to kill him—a direct violation of the command "You shall not kill." Jesus shows that their supposed religious devotion was merely a cover for their hatred and murderous intent.
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:19
18th Century
Theologian
Did not Moses give you the law? This they admitted, and on this they prided themselves. They considered every violation of that law as des…
AT Robertson
On John 7:19
And yet (κα). Clear use of κα in the adversative sense of "and yet" or "but." They marvelled at Christ's "ignorance" and boasted o…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:19
19th Century
Bishop
Did not Moses . . .?—The question mark should be placed at the end of the first clause. The verse would then read…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:19
19th Century
Preacher
"Did not Moses say, 'Thou shalt not kill'? Then, you do not keep his law, though you profess such reverence for him, for, if you did, you …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:19
Jesus accepted the fact that Moses transmitted the Law to Israel and acknowledged the authority of that Law. He accused his opponents, who claimed …
John Calvin
On John 7:19
16th Century
Theologian
Did not Moses give you the Law? The Evangelist does not provide a full and connected narrative of the sermon Christ delivered, but only a …
John Gill
On John 7:19
17th Century
Pastor
Did not Moses give you the law
After Christ has vindicated himself and his doctrine, he proceeds to reprove the Jews for their …
Matthew Henry
On John 7:14–24
17th Century
Minister
Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own discovery, but is from God's word, through the teaching of His…