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Selected Verse: John 8:27 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Joh 8:27 |
King James |
They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| They understood not - They knew not, or they were unwilling to receive him as a messenger from God. They doubtless understood that he meant to speak of God, but they were unwilling to acknowledge that he really came from God. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
They understood (ἔγνωσαν)
Perceived, as Rev.
He spake
Imperfect. Was speaking would be much better. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| They understood not - That by him that sent him he meant God the Father. Therefore in Joh 8:28-29 he speaks plainly of the Father, and again claims the Divine name, I AM. |
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.
29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.