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Barnes' Notes on John 8:27

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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They understood not - They knew not, or they were unwilling to receive him as a messenger from God. They doubtless understood that he meant to speak of God, but they were unwilling to acknowledge that he really came from God. return to 'Top of Page'
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