PART IV. (B.) II. THE GROWING CONFLICT, ETC. 1. _Christ manifests Himself in His public ministry as the light of men._— (1) At the feast of tabernacles; the woman taken in adultery (John 8:1); (2) Jesus is the light of the world, to which truth the Father testifies (John 8:12); (3) discourse in... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 7:1. For the general exposition of this section see Homiletic Notes, pp. 233–235. John 7:2. EARLY IN THE MORNING (ὄρθρου).—St. John’s usual word is πρωῒ (John 20:1, and comp. Luke 21:38). John 7:3. THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES.—St. John does not name the _scribe... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 8:13. They forgot His vindication of Himself (John 5:31). John 8:14. EVEN IF I BEAR RECORD, ETC.—Although He was content to let the Father witness of Him, still His witness of Himself was full and complete for those who cared to search and see. Like the light,... [ Continue Reading ]