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John 10:24

King James Version (KJV)

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John 10:24

Verse 24 of 42

Scripture focus

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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