Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. In this incident, jesus demonstrates that these men are acting hypocritically. 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 whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Verses 111 though christ was basely abused in the foregoing chapter, both by the rulers and by the people, yet here we have. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.
Those are selfcondemned who judge others, and yet do the same thing. A free bible version and commentary johns first letter in easyenglish. But jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. John 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to jesus, teacher, this woman was. We are looking at john chapter eight tonight and we are going to make some comments about the initial portion of it, which, as you may know, is a disputed text because in john 7.
In johns thought there is only one radical sin what we might call unforgivable sin. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Comments on the bible book of john, chapter 8 interesting experiences of jesus john 8. 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. This chapter passes from lightning flash to lightning flash of astonishment. Bible quiz questions 2014 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Verses 3, 4 and the scribes and pharisees bring a woman taken in adultery. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Jesus has dramatically called people to come to him for gods living water 7.
Jesus lack of condemnation of a known sinner captivates some readers, as does his statement let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her and the manner in which he outwits the scribes and the pharisees with that. Here, the proof is that of the healing of a longtime cripple at the pool of bethesda on a sabbath day. Sauls supervision of the execution of stephen was just one example of this. The same sun that hardens the clay softens the wax. But john was not writing about the physical light that comes from the sun. And early in the morning in order that his retirement might not break in upon the opportunity of public service, which the present. The story of the woman caught in adultery, typically located at john 8. Jesus went unto the mount of olivesthis should have formed the last verse of the foregoing chapter.
Bible study notes in john chapter 8 john 8though some of the early manuscripts that we have did not include the section from this episode on the adulterous woman, i personally believe that these events happened and are inspired by the holy spirit. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 8. The experts in the law and the pharisees brought a woman who had been caught committing adultery. John chapter 8 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The repeated action repeats his determination to avoid the office of judge. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. He is doggedly persistent in his presentation of himself as god.
David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church. The placement of the light of the world discourse closer to the end of the previous chapter would connect more neatly with events that had unfolded the night before in the fire ceremony, and yet the placement of this attempted stoning at the beginning of jesus teaching day in chapter 8 does fit with what will occur at the end of his teaching. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. And early in the morning he was again present in the temple, and all the people came to him, and sitting down he taught them. John 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. See how the gospel of christ came not to send peace upon earth, but division. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. John 8 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. That it was the lord who was seen by abraham, he himself teaches in john 8. Read john 8 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Penitents and impenitents divide this sinful world. 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. Jesus went unto the mount of olivesthis should have formed the last verse of the.
A contest between john s disciples and the jews about purifying, v. But jesus bent down and started writing on the ground with his finger 7 as they persisted with their question, he. The first section of this chapter describes jesus encounter with opponents who have brought him a woman guilty of sin. 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. But they are memories of a person who was present at these events. 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 hi. Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 8 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 8 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. In chapter 8, as we have said, the word of jesus is rejected. John 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Commentaries for john chapter 8 jesus reveals himself as the light of the world. The return of the people to the inert quiet and security of their dwellings john 7. He has answered them, and he leaves his answer to do its work. The mount of olives is about a mile long and was right next to the city of jerusalem. Jesus called himself the light for the world twice john 8. Christs evading the snare which the jews laid for him, in bringing to him a woman taken in adultery, john 8.
Like practically all of john, this chapter is a narrative of proof that jesus is equal to god. The same day stephen is killed, the baddies start persecuting other christians, too. 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. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach them. It is the personal account of someone who had seen these events.
Jesus makes claim after claim, each more tremendous than the one which went before. Then a great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he performed on those who were diseased. In chapter eight he presses his statements to their ultimate significance, making his claims even clearer. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Jesus when he came to the mountain, and seeing the multitudes of hungry people on the hill side, had compassion on them and used the occasion to reveal himself to them as their messiah by doing a great miracle. John 8, new international version niv the bible app. 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. 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. And he remembered how the smell of the perfume filled the house at bethany john 11.
John chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. In chapter 8 of the gospel of john, we got to see how jesus deals with the religious leaders when they try to trick him at the temple. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. This is the one sin of which ones many sins note the plural in verse 24 are merely reflections. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian. Study the bible online using commentary on john 8 and more. After these things jesus went over the sea of galilee, which is the sea of tiberias. 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. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter. The quiz below will test just how much you understood the chapter.
The lords statement is that he did not condemn or sentence her. Study john 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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 knows, as only he could know, how imperative it is that they see and believe who he really is. What town is on the other side of this mountain from jerusalem. 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. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god.
Exposition of the gospel according to john grand rapids. John 8 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 8 in plain english. Obbie beal on john 8 159 above at that time jesus faithfully follow his duty assigned to him by god, though the opposition from certain religious people was great. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 8 and wrote on the ground. In the days of the old testament, people who were committing adultery were punished by stoning to death. John 8 commentary edited by glenn pease introduction some people have a hard time accepting this event as true history because of the history of this text. John 7 is the seventh chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Christ neither found fault with the law, nor excused the prisoners guilt.
Study acts 7 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Acts 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Early in the morning he came to the temple courts again. Early in the morning he was again in the temple precincts, and all the people came to him. Some will not preach or teach it because they feel it is not true scripture because it was not found in many of the most ancient greek manuscripts. 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. Jesus had gone to the mount of olives, just across the kidron valley on the eastern side of. The lord himself was indeed seen amongst the ancients, for he says to the jews, your father, abraham, was glad to see my day, and he saw, and rejoiced. See another chart on gospel of john from charles swindoll. 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. John 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
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