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They all said, "Are you then the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say it, because I AM."
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A Clear 'Yes'
When Jesus says, "You say that I am," it might sound evasive to modern ears. However, commentators unanimously explain this as a common idiom for a strong affirmation. Scholars clarify it is the equivalent of saying, "Yes, it is as you say." Jesus is directly and unambiguously confirming that He is the Son of God.
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Art thou the Son of God? (Συ ουν ε ο υιος του θεου; ). Note how these three epithets are used as practical equivalents. They ask a…
19th Century
Anglican
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said they all The whole sanhedrim, with one voice, being greedy to lay hold on, and improve these words, that t…
Presbyterian
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