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A Flawless Argument
Commentators explain that Jesus masterfully uses the Jews' own practices to expose their hypocrisy. They would perform the work of circumcision on the Sabbath to obey one law, yet they condemned Jesus for performing a work of healing on the Sabbath. He uses their own actions to show their inconsistent and flawed judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:22
18th Century
Theologian
Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision. Moses commanded you to circumcise your children (Leviticus 12:3). The word "theref…
AT Robertson
On John 7:22
For this cause (δια τουτο). Some would take this phrase with the preceding verb θαυμαζετε (ye marvel for this cause).
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:22
19th Century
Bishop
Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision.—Some manuscripts, and many editors, place the “therefore,” or, on this ac…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:22–23
19th Century
Preacher
Surely, there was never a more triumphant answer than that.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:22
Jesus is not saying that he did only “one miracle,” for he had performed several by this time; but these were of little interest to the “Jews.” The…
John Calvin
On John 7:22
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore Moses gave you circumcision. The particle therefore appears to be unsuitable; and, accordingly, some take διὰ τοῦτο (
John Gill
On John 7:22
17th Century
Pastor
Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision
The command of circumcision, which he renewed and established, ([Referenc…
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…