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A division (σχισμα). A clear split. See Mt 9:16 for the word from σχιζω, to rend. Used again in Joh 9:16; 10:19.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
There was a division among the people.—The word for division is our word “schism.” It is found in the earlier Gospels in one instance only…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Others said, This is the Christ.
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
St. Augustine of Hippo: After our Lord invited those who believed in Him to drink of the Holy Spirit, a division arose among the…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
The ignorance of the crowd in Jerusalem concerning Jesus is revealed by their uncertainty about his origin. On the basis of Scripture, they decided…
John Gill
JohnGill
So there was a division among the people concerning him Some, though they did not go so far as to believe him to be the M…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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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…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson