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John 10:24

King James Version (KJV)

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Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

John 10:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 10:24

Theological / Devotional

Make us to doubt. Literally, “lift up our soul.” The expression is thought to mean “keep us in suspense,” or possibly “trouble [annoy, or vex] us.” Judging from the attitude the Jews had manifested up to this point, this was not a sincere inquiry.

Christ. That is, the Messiah (see on Matt. 1:1). Jesus avoided applying this title to Himself, perhaps largely because of its political connotations (see on Luke 4:19).

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