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John 10:24 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for John 10:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 10 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. make: or, hold us in suspense”
John 10:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 10:24
Then came the Jews round about him—The verb "came round about" (ἐκύκλωσαν/ekyklōsan) means to encircle or surround, suggesting an aggressive posture. This isn't a friendly inquiry but a confrontation. The crowd forms a ring, perhaps to prevent escape or to create a public spectacle. The atmosphere is hostile, not curious.How long dost thou make us to doubt?—The Greek phrase τὴν ψυχὴν ἡμῶν αἴρεις (tēn psychēn hēmōn aireis) literally means "How long will you take away our soul/life?" or "hold our soul in suspense?" The idiomatic meaning is "How long will you keep us in doubt?" But the literal wo...
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Cross-References for John 10:24
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“If I tell you, you won't believe,,Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:,,,,,,,,”
“when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him”
“Abraham”
“Who are you? Jesus said to them”
“Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?”
“he would be put out of the synagogue.”
“and said”
“but will tell you plainly about the Father.”
“and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John”
“we use great boldness of speech”