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The Unanswerable Challenge
Commentators emphasize the incredible boldness of Jesus' question: "Which of you can convict me of sin?" They note that this is a challenge no mere human could ever make. Jesus stood before his fiercest enemies, who were desperate to discredit him, and dared them to find a single fault. Their resulting silence is a powerful testimony to His perfect, sinless character.
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Albert Barnes
On John 8:46
18th Century
Theologian
Which of you convinceth me? In our common understanding, to convince means to satisfy a person's own mind of the truth o…
AT Robertson
On John 8:46
Which of you convicteth me of sin? (Τις εξ υμων ελεγχε με περ αμαριτασ; ). See on 3:20; 16:8 (the work of the Holy Spirit) for ελε…
Charles Ellicott
On John 8:46
19th Century
Bishop
Which of you convinceth me of sin?—He appeals to their knowledge of His sinless life, as in John 8:29. He asserted His ow…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 8:43–47
19th Century
Preacher
Why do you not understand my speech? Even because you cannot hear my word. You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you w…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 8:46
Jesus’ challenge “Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?” would have been impossible for anyone else to utter (cf. 8:7). No human being could risk …
John Calvin
On John 8:46
16th Century
Theologian
Which of you? This question proceeds from perfect confidence. For, knowing that they could not justly bring any reproach against him, he e…
John Gill
On John 8:46
17th Century
Pastor
Which of you convinceth me of sin ?
&c.] Of any immorality in life, or of any imposture, corruption, or deceit in do…
Matthew Henry
On John 8:41–47
17th Century
Minister
Satan prompts people to excesses by which they murder themselves and others, while what he puts into their minds tends to ruin their souls. He is t…