Joh 8:48 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 8:48-49: 8:48-49 By calling Jesus a Samaritan devil , his opponents turned his charges back on him with a racial slur (see study note on 4:4-6). Their statement that Jesus was demon-possessed (also 7:20 ; 8:52 ; 10:20 ) countered his claim that they were linked to Satan (8:44 ). Jesus rightly replied that these words were a profound dishonor . In fact, it was a serious and unforgivable offense (Mark 3:22-29 ).

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‏ John 8:48

Summary for John 8:48-49: 8:48-49 ^a By calling Jesus a Samaritan devil, his opponents turned his charges back on him with a racial slur (see study note on 4:4-6). Their statement that Jesus was demon-possessed (also 7:20 ^b; 8:52 ^c; 10:20 ^d) countered his claim that they were linked to Satan (8:44 ^e). Jesus rightly replied that these words were a profound dishonor. In fact, it was a serious and unforgivable offense (Mark 3:22-29 ^f).