John 8:38

“I speak that which I have seen with my Father, etc.] This is an aggravation of the sin of the Jews, in seeking to kill Christ, on account of his doctrine, since it was not his own, but his Father’s; was not merely human, but divine; was what he the only begotten Son, that lay in the bosom of his Father, had seen in his heart, in his purposes, and decrees, in his council, and covenant, and so was clear, complete, certain, and to be depended on: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father; meaning the devil, whom, though they had not scan with their eyes, nor any of his personal actions; yet acted so much under his influence, and according to his will, as if they had close and intimate…”

“my Father . . . your father--(See on Joh 8:23).”

“I speak ... - John 3:11-13. My Father - God. Your father - The devil. See John 8:44. To see here means to learn of. They had learned of or been taught by the devil, and imitated him. return to 'Top of Page'”

“speak: Joh 8:26, Joh 3:32, Joh 5:19, Joh 5:30, Joh 12:49, Joh 12:50, Joh 14:10, Joh 14:24, Joh 17:8 and ye: Joh 8:41, Joh 8:44; Mat 3:7; Jo1 3:8-10 John 8:39”