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John 1:22

John 1:22
Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then said they unto him, who art thou?.... Since, as yet, he had only answered in negatives, who he was not, that he was…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

That we may give an answer to them that sent us - These Pharisees were probably a deputation from the grand Sanhedrin;…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 1:19-28

We have here the testimony of John, which he delivered to the messengers who were sent from Jerusalem to examine him.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Who art thou? They continue asking as to his person; he replies as to his office. In the presence of the Messiah the…