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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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Albert Barnes
On John 7:48
18th Century
Theologian
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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AT Robertson
On John 7:48
Hath any of the rulers believed on him? (Μη τις εκ των αρχοντων επιστευσεν εις αυτον; ). Negative answer sharply expected. First a…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:48
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:48
19th Century
Preacher
Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? (John 7:48)
This was essentially saying, "If we have not be…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:48
The Pharisees were irate when the guards returned without Jesus. Their question implied a negative answer: “No one of the Pharisees has believed in…
John Calvin
On John 7:48
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 7:48
17th Century
Pastor
Have any of the rulers
In the sanhedrim, or of the synagogues; or the civil magistrates, the noble, rich, and wealth…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:40–53
17th Century
Minister
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…