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Jesus' Unmatched Knowledge
Commentators emphasize that when Jesus says, "I know him," he is claiming a unique and perfect knowledge of God the Father that no one else possesses. This isn't learned knowledge but an inherent understanding. Scholars explain this authority comes directly from His divine nature and His specific mission from the Father, setting Him apart from all others.
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AT Robertson
On John 7:29
I know him (εγω οιδα αυτον). In contrast to the ignorance of these people. See the same words in 8:55 and the same claim in 17:25;…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:29
19th Century
Bishop
But I know him.—In contrast with their ignorance is His own full knowledge, which belonged to One only. (See Note on John 1:18.) The prono…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:28–30
19th Century
Preacher
And I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. But I know him: for I am from him, and he has sent me. Then they s…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:29
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 7:29
16th Century
Theologian
But I know him. When he says that he knows God, he means that it is not without good reason that he has risen to such great confi…
John Gill
On John 7:29
17th Century
Pastor
But I know him His nature and perfections, his purposes and promises, his council and covenant, his mind and will; and in…
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…