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John 8:19

John 8:19
Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said Jesus again unto them,.... It may be, immediately after he had said the above words; or rather some time after, it may be on the same day:

I go my way; meaning, the way of all flesh, or…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Where is thy Father? - This question was asked, doubtless, in derision. Jesus had often given them to understand that by his Father he meant God, Joh 5:6; They professed to be ignorant of this, and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ye neither know me, etc. - Ye know neither the Messiah, nor the God that sent him.

If ye had known me - If ye had received my teaching, ye would have got such an acquaintance with the nature and…

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

Then said they They said therefore.

Where is thy Father? They do not ask -who" but -where;" they know well enough by this time the meaning of Christ's frequent reference to -Him that sent me:" Joh…