John 8:58

Verily, verily - This is an expression used only in John. It is a strong affirmation denoting particularly the great importance of what was about to be affirmed. See the notes at Joh 3:5. Before…

Before Abraham was, I am - The following is a literal translation of Calmet's note on this passage: - "I am from all eternity. I have existed before all ages. You consider in me only the person who…

In these verses we have,

I. The doctrine of the immortality of believers laid down, Joh 8:51. It is ushered in with the usual solemn preface, Verily, verily, I say unto you, which commands both…

Before Abraham was, I am Here our translators have lamentably gone back from earlier translations. Cranmer has, -Ere Abraham was born, I am;" and the Rhemish, -Before that Abraham was made, I am,"…