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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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AT Robertson
On Luke 22:70
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 22:70
19th Century
Bishop
You say that I am.—The question, as asked by the whole company of priests and elders, is given only by Saint Luke. It app…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 22:70
Standing independent of and subsequent to the question about messiahship is the question in v.70, which serves to emphasize that Jesus is himself t…
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John Gill
On Luke 22:70
17th Century
Pastor
Then said they all
The whole sanhedrim, with one voice, being greedy to lay hold on, and improve these words, that t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 22:63–71
17th Century
Minister
Those who condemned Jesus as a blasphemer were the vilest blasphemers. He referred them to His second coming for the full proof of His being the Ch…