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John 18:20

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

John 18:20

Verse 20 of 40

Scripture focus

Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

John 18:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 18:20

Theological / Devotional

Openly. Or, “publicly.” Jesus replies only to the second part of the question (v. 19).

Synagogue. See Matt. 4:23; John 6:59; etc. See pp. 56, 57.

Temple. See chs. 7:14, 28; 8:20; 10:23; etc.

I said nothing. Jesus had taught privately, to be sure, a notable example being His conversation with Nicodemus (ch. 3). Here He denies the implied charge of secretly planning sedition. His reply was a rebuke to the sinister means by which the Jews had sought to ensnare Him.

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