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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
If ye believe not his writings - If you do not credit what he has written which you profess to believe, it is not to be…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But if ye believe not his writings, etc. - If you lay them not to heart - if you draw not those conclusions from them…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 5:31-47
In these verses our Lord Jesus proves and confirms the commission he had produced, and makes it out that he was sent of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
if ye believe not The emphatic words are -his" and -My." Most readers erroneously emphasize -writings" and -words." The…