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John 11:8

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What does John 11:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
John 11:8 — American Standard Version

Context — John 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
6When therefore he heard that he was sick, he abode at that time two days in the place where he was.
7Then after this he saith to the disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
8The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because the light is not in him.
11These things spake he: and after this he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“[His] disciples said unto him, master, etc.] Addressing him very reverently, and with great concern for his safety, as well as their own: the Jews of late, or but now, sought to stone thee; as they had attempted to do twice in a very little time; (see <430859>John 8:59 10:31); and goest thou thither again? where there are so many enemies; and so much danger, and but little hope of doing much good; whereas here he was among his friends, and in safety, and very useful.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought, &c.--literally, "were (just) now seeking" "to stone thee" (Joh 10:31). goest thou thither again?--to certain death, as Joh 11:16 shows they thought.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Of late - About four months before, John 10:31. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“11:8 The disciples were rightly worried about the risk (see 7:25; 8:37, 44, 59; 10:31, 39).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Jews: Joh 10:31, Joh 10:39; Psa 11:1-3; Mat 16:21-23; Act 21:12, Act 21:13 and goest: Act 20:24 John 11:9”
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