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John 8:16

John 8:16
And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I am one that bear witness of myself,.... As he does of his sonship, in Jo1 5:7.

And the Father that sent me, beareth witness of me; as he did, by the descent of the Spirit upon him at his baptism,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And yet, if I judge - If I should express my judgment of men or things. He was not limited, nor forbidden to do it, nor restrained by any fear that his judgment would be erroneous. My judgment is true…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 8:12-20

The rest of the chapter is taken up with debates between Christ and contradicting sinners, who cavilled at the most gracious words that proceeded out of his mouth. It is not certain whether these…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And yet if I judge Or, But even if I judge, like -even if I bear witness" (Joh 8:8). -I judge no man; not because I have no authority, but because judging is not what I came to do. Even if I do in…