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John 8:20

John 8:20
These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said the Jews, will he kill himself?.... Which was not only a wicked, but a foolish consequence, drawn from his words: for it by no means followed, because he was going away, and whither they…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The treasury - See the notes at Mat 21:12. His hour was not yet come - The time for him to die had not yet arrived, and God restrained them, and kept his life. This proves that God has power over…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The treasury - Lightfoot observes, from the rabbins, that the treasury was in what was called the court of the women - that there were thirteen chests in it; in the thirteenth only the women 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

in the treasury At the treasuryis an admissible and in one respect safer translation. It is not certain that there was a separate building called the treasury; and if there was, it is not probable…