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John 8:17

John 8:17
It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said they unto him, where is thy Father?.... The Persic version adds, "show him unto us": produce this witness boasted of, let us see him; this they said in a sneering, taunting, and insulting…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In your law - Deu 17:6; Deu 19:15. Compare Mat 18:16. This related to cases in which the life of an individual was involved. Jesus says that if, in such a case, the testimony of two men were…

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

It is also written in your law Literally, But in the law also, your law, it is written. -Your" is very emphatic; -the Law about which you profess to be so jealous." Comp. -Thou art called a Jew, and…