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Has any of the rulers believed in him, or of the Pharisees?
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Authority vs. Truth
The Pharisees tried to discredit Jesus by asking if any leaders had believed in him. Commentators explain this is a flawed argument from authority, judging truth by the status of its followers. This serves as a warning not to let the opinions of the powerful or popular dictate your faith. As John Calvin notes, our faith must rest on God's Word, not the pleasure of human leaders.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The rulers. The members of the Sanhedrin, who were supposed to have control over the religious rites and doctrines of the nation.
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Hath any of the rulers believed on him? (Μη τις εκ των αρχοντων επιστευσεν εις αυτον; ). Negative answer sharply expected. First a…
19th Century
Anglican
The rulers were the Sanhedrin, among whose official duties it was to prevent the introduction of false doctrines. (Compare to Note…
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Baptist
Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? (John 7:48)
This was essentially saying, "If we have not be…
The Pharisees were irate when the guards returned without Jesus. Their question implied a negative answer: “No one of the Pharisees has believed in…
16th Century
Protestant
Has any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees, believed in him? “He has none on his side,” they say, “but low and ignorant men; the ruler…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Have any of the rulers In the sanhedrim, or of the synagogues; or the civil magistrates, the noble, rich, and wealth…
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…
