Jan 23, 2014 commentary on the gospel of john according to the aramaic peshitta. The centrality of this chapter in relationship to the whole document has been recognized by many scholars, though almost all of them pair it with john 10. If we cannot feel that this is part of johns gospel we can feel that the story is true to. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j. Regarding the use of the present tense ejstin and its implications for the dating of the gospel of john, see the previous discussion on the date of the gospel pp. The lords statement is that he did not condemn or sentence her. The ancient greek phrase is ego emi, which is the same term used in the greek translation of the old testament in jesus day to describe the voice from the burning bush. John 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 8. Early in the morning he was again in the temple precincts, and all the people came to him.
Also describe the appropriateness of stoning the woman as provided by the pharisees in the gospel of john chapter 8. John 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It should be noted that many jews believed in jesus and became disciples so it is best to translated, or paraphrase it as certain rogues among the jews. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three kindle edition by lee jr, james thomas. The early ministry of jesus had been leading toward that moment. While this passage helps us appreciate the structure and emphases of john s gospel, excessive focus on those dimensions can actually threaten, at least on this sunday, to take our attention from jesus, mary, and the intensity of this particular episode. John declares his purpose in writing this gospel 20. David guzik commentary on john 8, where jesus ministers to a woman is. The return of the people to the inert quiet and security of their dwellings john 7.
John 8 is the eighth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The personal glories of chapter 1 are reproduced and developed in all these chapters separately leaving out for the moment from verse 36 to 51 of chapter 1. Jesus has dramatically called people to come to him for gods living water 7. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. Jesus went unto the mount of olivesthis should have formed the last verse of the. Munzi how i tricked my brain to like doing hard things dopamine detox duration. Jesus declares himself the light of the world, joh 8. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Where the light shines darkness is expelled and cannot exist. I was disturbed to find that some otherwise helpful commentaries skip this story completelymoving from the end of chapter 7 to 8. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. John 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.
Gospel of john bible study the gospel of john commentary bible study the gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. Nothing but the doctrine of christs grace will be an argument powerful enough, and none but the spirit of christs grace will be an agent powerful enough, to turn us from sin to god. Light is a used as a symbol of the absence of darkness. David guzik commentary on john 8, where jesus ministers to a woman is caught in adultery and testifies of himself as the light of the world. It would be gross sin for christ to present himself as being god if in fact he were not. John reinforced this statement in the gospel of john, by stating in his epistle for there are three that bear record in heaven, the father, the word, and the holy ghost. The gospel according to john commentary by david brown chapter 8 jhn 8. Commentaries for john chapter 8 jesus reveals himself as the light of the world. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. Divers discourses or conferences of his with the jews that cavilled at him, and sought occasion against him, and made every thing he said a matter of controversy. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him.
He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The bread of life discourse found in john 6 seems to be the first climax of the fourth gospel. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter. Jesus went unto the mount of olivesthis should have formed the last verse of the foregoing chapter. In chapter 8, as we have said, the word of jesus is rejected. Christ s evading the snare which the jews laid for him, in bringing to him a woman taken in adultery v.
Study john 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Wallace, john 5,2 and the date of the fourth gospel, biblica 71 1990. It also mentions jesus going up to the mount of olives, which the synoptics do as well, but john does not do. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a commentary on the gospel of john, chapter. John 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. James rosscup writes this work gnomon, originally issued in 1742, has considerable comment on the greek, flavoring the effort with judicious details about the spiritual life. Describe how each passage might have applied to the situation presented to jesus. The mystery of the jews in john chapter 8 the phrase the jews appears many times in the johannine text, something that distinguishes the gospel of john from the synoptic gospels. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter in verse 12, jesus describes himself as the light of the world and verse 32 contains the wellknown teaching ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three mr james thomas lee jr on. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
Visit new advent for the summa theologica, church fathers, catholic encyclopedia and more. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Bible commentary early church fathers medieval patristic. Daily study questions for the gospel of john chapter 8 day one. Jesus is declared to be the source of life and light. John 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17. Gospel of john chapter 8 free online bible study lessons. The jews belonged to this present evil world, but jesus was of a heavenly and divine nature, so that his doctrine, kingdom, and blessings, would not suit their taste. He answered and said, whether he be a sinner or no, i know not. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. But the curse of the law is done away to all that submit to the grace of the gospel. John 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. As always in this gospel, the focus comes back to jesus own identity. Jesus went unto the mount of olives went to lodge there, that he might be out of the reach of his enemies, and that in retirement he might, by secret converse with his heavenly father, be animated to all the labours and dangers before him. He delivers a second discourse, in which he convicts them of sin, and foretells their dying in it, because of their unbelief, joh 8. John 8 commentary jesus clearly reveals both his true identity. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. It is god the only son, who is close to the fathers heart, who has made him known john 1. Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john. The context chapter 8 begins with the story of the woman caught in adultery, a story of conflict between jesus and the scribes and pharisees vv. John 8 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 8 in plain english. The first eleven verses are part of the story of the woman taken in adultery a story that interrupts the flow of john 7 and 8. This remarkable, profound portion is not merely a preface or an introduction.
Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. Christs evading the snare which the jews laid for him, in bringing to him a woman taken in adultery. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. John 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. The god whom jesus makes known is a god who does not discriminate in giving good gifts, a god who wills that all may have life, and have it abundantly 10. If they had known who jesus really was, they would have known his father also. John 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. John 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The gospel of john has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. The episode in the gospel of john even has been cited in an effort to set aside the clear biblical injunctions which demand. Study the bible online using commentary on john 8 and more. The whole theology about being born again is based upon a conversation that had.
Jesus went unto the mount of olives this should have formed the last verse of the foregoing chapter. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Placement of john 11 in the layout of the gospel john 11 is located precisely at the center of the gospel. Verses 111 though christ was basely abused in the foregoing chapter, both by the. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three kindle. John 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the.
Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. John s gospel tells us from the beginning that no one has ever seen god. The mount of olives is about a mile long and was right next to the city of jerusalem.
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