John 8:2

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 8:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
John 8:2 — American Standard Version

Context — John 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And early in the morning he came again into the temple, etc.] Which shows his diligence, constancy, and assiduity, in his ministerial work, as well as his courage and intrepidity; being fearless of his enemies, though careful to give them no advantage against him, before his time: and all the people came unto him; which also commends the industry and diligence of his hearers, who were forward to hear him, and were early at the temple for that purpose, and that in great numbers: and he sat down and taught them; he sat, as his manner was; (see Gill on “<400501>Matthew 5:1”); and taught them as one having authority, and such doctrine, and in such a manner, as never man did; with all plainness,…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“early: Joh 4:34; Ecc 9:10; Jer 25:3, Jer 44:4; Luk 21:37 and he: Mat 5:1, Mat 5:2, Mat 26:55; Luk 4:20, Luk 5:3 John 8:5”
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