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Many of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, "This is truly the prophet."
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More Than Just a Prophet
Commentators unanimously explain that when the people called Jesus "the Prophet," they were referring to a specific figure promised by Moses in Deuteronomy 18:15. This was a messianic-like figure the people were eagerly expecting, showing the profound impact Jesus' words had on them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Prophet. That is, the prophet whom they expected to precede the coming of the Messiah—either Elijah or Jeremiah. See Matthew 16:14.
Some of the multitude (εκ του οχλου). Τινες (some) to be supplied, a common Greek idiom.
Of a truth (αληθω…
19th Century
Anglican
Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying...—The reading of the best manuscripts is, “Some of the peo…
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Baptist
(But this spoke he of the Spirit, whom those who believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was no…
“The Prophet” (GK 4737) is presumably an allusion to the prediction of Moses that after him another prophet would appear who would command the atte…
16th Century
Protestant
Many of the multitude. The Evangelist now relates what fruit followed from this last sermon of our Lord Jesus Christ; namely, that some th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Many of the people therefore Of the common people, and it may be chiefly those that came out of the country:
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The malice of Christ's enemies is always against reason, and sometimes its restraint cannot be explained. Never has any man spoken with that wisdom…
13th Century
Catholic
After our Lord told them about the origin and teacher of His doctrine, as well as its purpose, He now invites them to accept His teaching…
