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Barnes' Notes on John 10:31

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The Jews took up stones - Stoning was the punishment of a blasphemer, Leviticus 24:14-16. They considered him guilty of blasphemy because he made himself equal with God, John 10:33. Again - They had before plotted against his life John 5:16, John 5:18, and once at least they had taken up stones to destroy him, John 8:59. return to 'Top of Page'
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