John 8:23

Ye are from beneath [ε κ τ ω ν κ α τ ω ε σ τ ε]. A phrase peculiar to John and to his Gospel. Jesus states the radical antagonism between His opposers and Himself, as based upon difference of origin and nature. They spring from the lower, sensual, earthly economy; He from the heavenly. Compare James 3:15 sqq.

From above [ε κ τ ω ν α ν ω]. Also peculiar to John's Gospel. Compare Colossians 3:1. On the phrase to be of [ε ι ν α ι ε κ] see on 1 46.

Ye are of this world [ε κ τ ο υ κ ο σ μ ο υ τ ο υ τ ο υ ε σ τ ε]. Peculiar to John, and occurring in the First Epistle. On kosmou, world, see on 1 9. Ye are of this earthly order or economy.