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John 6:70

John 6:70
Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Have not I chosen you twelve? - There is much emphasis in these words. Have not I - I, the Saviour, the Messiah, chosen you in mercy and in love, and therefore it will be a greater sin to betray me?…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Have not I chosen you twelve - Have I not, in an especial manner, called you to believe in my name, and chosen you to be my disciples and the propagators of my doctrine! Nevertheless, one of you is a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:60-71

We have here an account of the effects of Christ's discourse. Some were offended and others edified by it; some driven from him and others brought nearer to him.

I. To some it was a savour of death…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Have I not chosen you twelve Or, Did not I choose you the Twelve (comp. Joh 13:18)? Here probably the question ends: and one of you is a devilis best punctuated without an interrogation; it is a…