Joh 10:31, Act 14:5 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 31. The Jews took up stones . Stoning was the punishment of a blasphemer, . They considered him guilty of blasphemy because he made himself equal with God, . Again . They had before plotted against his life ( ) and once at least they had taken up stones to destroy him, . (f) "The Jews"

John 10:31

Verse 31. The Jews took up stones. Stoning was the punishment of a blasphemer, Lev 24:14-16. They considered him guilty of blasphemy because he made himself equal with God, Jn 10:33.

Again. They had before plotted against his life (Jn 5:16,18) and once at least they had taken up stones to destroy him, Jn 8:59.

(f) "The Jews" Jn 8:59

Acts 14:5

Verse 5. An assault made. Greek, A rush--ορμη. It denotes an impetuous excitement and aggression; a rush to put them to death. It rather describes a popular tumult than a calm and deliberate purpose. There was a violent, tumultuous excitement.

Both of the Gentiles, etc. Of that part of them which was opposed to the apostles.

To use them despitefully. Mt 5:44. To reproach them; to bring contempt upon them; to injure them.

To stone them. To put them to death by stoning; probably as blasphemers, Acts 7:57-59.