Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:36
36. Son… shall make you free Break the bond, and transform the slave to a freeman. Free indeed There is none can question his emancipation act. The remainder of this discourse may be thus analyzed. I. Character of these Jews, in implied contrast with Jesus, John 8:37-47. II. Character of Jesus, in comparison with Israel, John 8:48-58. I. They are Abraham’s seed, (corporeally,) but not his children, (morally,) as shown by their murderous intent, John 8:37-40. They are not... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 8:12-59
§ 83. JESUS’S THIRD DISCOURSE AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES TO THE HOSTILE JEWS, John 8:12-59 . His self-assertion against their unbelief in him as Son of God. It is divisible into two parts: 1. His self assertion, as Son of God, against Jewish unbelief, John 8:13-30. John 8:2. His supreme Lordship, even above Abraham, John 8:31-58. The discourse was delivered on the last great day of the feast, (John 7:37,) a few hours probably after the scenes of the previous chapter. The place was the... read more