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A Model of Diligence
Commentators highlight that Jesus's arrival "early in the morning" demonstrates his profound diligence and commitment to his mission. John Gill notes this action shows his "constancy and assiduity," while others point out this was a regular custom for Jesus. His consistent, daily dedication to teaching the people serves as a powerful model of faithfulness.
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AT Robertson
On John 8:2
Early in the morning (ορθρου). Genitive of time, ορθρος meaning daybreak, old word, not in John, though in Lu 24:1;[Reference Acts…
Charles Ellicott
On John 8:2
19th Century
Bishop
And early in the morning he came again into the temple.—This agrees with His custom during the week preceding the Crucifi…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 8:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 8:2
The present episode took place in the temple court at dawn. The entire affair had the appearance of trickery, a trap specially prepared to catch Je…
John Gill
On John 8:2
17th Century
Pastor
And early in the morning he came again into the temple
Which shows his diligence, constancy, and assiduity, in his m…
Matthew Henry
On John 8:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christ neither found fault with the law, nor excused the prisoner's guilt; nor did He approve of the pretended zeal of the Pharisees. Those who jud…