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John 3:10

John 3:10
Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, we speak that we do know,.... Meaning either himself, and John the Baptist his forerunner, who preached the same doctrine of regeneration, internal sanctification, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A master of Israel - A “teacher” of Israel; the same word that in the second verse is translated “teacher.” As such a teacher he ought to have understood this doctrine. It was not new,” but was…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Art thou a master of Israel, etc. - Hast thou taken upon thee to guide the blind into the way of truth; and yet knowest not that truth thyself? Dost thou command proselytes to be baptized with water,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 3:1-21

We found, in the close of the foregoing chapter, that few were brought to Christ at Jerusalem; yet here was one, a considerable one. It is worth while to go a great way for the salvation though but of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Art thou a master of Israel Better, art thou the teacher of Israel, the well-known Rabbi, a representative of the supreme authority in the Church?