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Selected Verse: John 8:34 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Joh 8:34 |
King James |
Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Whosoever committeth sin--that is, liveth in the commission of it--(Compare Jo1 3:8; Mat 7:23).
is the servant of sin--that is, the bond-servant, or slave of it; for the question is not about free service, but who are in bondage. (Compare Pe2 2:19; Rev 6:16). The great truth here expressed was not unknown to heathen moralists; but it was applied only to vice, for they were total strangers to what in revealed religion is called sin. The thought of slaves and freemen in the house suggests to our Lord a wider idea. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Whosoever committeth sin ... - In this passage Jesus shows them that he did not refer to political bondage, but to the slavery of the soul to evil passions and desires.
Is the servant - Is the slave of sin. He is bound to it as a slave is to his master. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
sin
Sin
(See Scofield) - (Rom 3:23). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Whosoever committeth (πᾶς ὁ ποιῶν)
Rev., more correctly, every one that committeth.
Sin (τὴν ἁμαρτίαν)
The definite article, the sin, shows that Jesus does not mean merely a simple act, but a life of sin. Compare Jo1 3:4-8, and doeth the truth (Joh 3:21); doeth the righteousness (Jo1 2:29).
The servant (δοῦλος)
Or, a servant. Properly, a bond-servant or slave. See on Mat 20:26.
Of sin
A few authorities omit, and read whosoever committeth sin is a bond-servant. Compare Rom 6:17, Rom 6:20. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Jesus answered - Each branch of their objection, first concerning freedom, then concerning their being Abraham's offspring, Joh 8:37, &c. He that committeth sin, is, in fact, the slave of sin. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin - Or, δουλος εστι, etc., is the slave of sin. This was the slavery of which Christ spoke; and deliverance from it, was the liberty which he promised. |
16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.
17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.