ἐγώ. With strong emphasis. He answers no questions about His disciples, but bears the brunt alone. Moreover He seems to contrast His openness with the secrecy of His enemies: for παρρησίᾳ see on John 7:13, and for ἐν συναγωγῇ on John 6:59. ‘I always taught in public places, where all the Jews come together. I am not the head of a secret society; nor am I ashamed of My doctrine.’ Comp. Matthew 10:27 Veritas nihil erubescit praeter abscondi (Tertullian)

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