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John 8:28

John 8:28
Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said Jesus to those Jews that believed on him,.... For he knew instantly who they were, and when they believed on him; and therefore he immediately turned himself to them, and thus addressed…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

When ye have lifted up - When you have crucified. See Joh 3:14 note; also Joh 12:32 note. The Son of man - See the notes at Mat 8:19-20. Then shall ye know - Then shall you have evidence or proof.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When ye have lifted up - When ye have crucified me, and thus filled up the measure of your iniquities, ye shall know that I am the Christ, by the signs that shall follow; and ye shall know that what I…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 8:21-30

Christ here gives fair warning to the careless unbelieving Jews to consider what would be the consequence of their infidelity, that they might prevent it before it was too late; for he spoke words of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then said Jesus unto them Better, as so often (see on Joh 8:8), Therefore said Jesus, i.e. in consequence of their gross want of perception. -Unto them" is of doubtful authority.

When ye have lifted…