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Two Kinds of Knowing
Commentators widely interpret Jesus' statement, "You both know me," as a form of irony. The crowd knew superficial facts about Jesus—his hometown and family—but they were blind to his true, divine identity. Jesus challenges their assumption that earthly knowledge is enough, revealing that true knowledge of him is spiritual and tied to his divine origin.
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:28
18th Century
Theologian
Ye know whence I am. You have sufficient evidence of my divine mission, and that I am the Messiah.
Is true. Is worthy to b…
AT Robertson
On John 7:28
And I am not come of myself (κα απ' εμαυτου ουκ εληλυθα). Κα here="and yet." Jesus repeats the claim of verse 17 and also in 5:30;…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:28
19th Century
Bishop
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught.—The word rendered “cried” always implies an elevation of voice corresponding…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:28
19th Century
Preacher
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am:
"And yet you do not know me."<…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:28
In the midst of all this confusion, Jesus replied positively. His first statement may be ironic—“So you know me and where I am from, do you?” The p…
John Calvin
On John 7:28
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus therefore exclaimed in the temple. He bitterly reproaches them for their rashness, because they arrogantly flattered themselves with…
John Gill
On John 7:28
17th Century
Pastor
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught
Overhearing the reasonings of these men, however, knowing what they said…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:25–30
17th Century
Minister
Christ proclaimed aloud that they were in error in their thoughts about his origin. He was sent by God, who showed himself true to his promises. Th…