John 8:23
“And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said they unto him, who art thou?.... That talks at this rate, and threatens with death, in case of unbelief; this…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ye are from beneath - The expression from bequeath, here, is opposed to the phrase from above. It means, You are of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Ye are from beneath - Ye are capable of murder, and of self-murder too, because ye have nothing of God in you. Ye are…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 8:21-30
Christ here gives fair warning to the careless unbelieving Jews to consider what would be the consequence of their…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Ye are from beneath At first sight it might seem as if this meant -ye are from hell." Christ uses strong language later…
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