John 8:23-28
8:23 a Jesus’ listeners were from below; they could not comprehend Jesus’ meaning because he was from above (3:31 b; see study note on 3:3).8:24 c unless you believe that I Am who I claim to be: Jesus used God’s divine name (see 4:26 d; Exod 3:14 e), but the listeners missed the nuance (John 8:25 f).
• die in your sins: Jesus’ presence in the world, as the light penetrating the darkness, is the world’s only chance for salvation.
8:25 g Who are you? Later they understood and tried to stone Jesus for blasphemy (8:59 h).
8:28 i The synoptic Gospels describe Jesus as predicting his death three times (e.g., Mark 8:31 j; 9:31 k; 10:33-34 l). John parallels this (John 3:14 m; 8:28 n; 12:33-34 o), showing that the Father governs his Son’s fate.
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