Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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John 18:20

I spake—have spoken.

openly to the world—See John 7:4.

I ever taught in the synagogues and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort—courting publicity, though with sublime noiselessness.

in secret have I said—spake I.

nothing—that is, nothing of any different nature; all His private communications with the Twelve being but explanations and developments of His public teaching. (Compare Isaiah 45:19; Isaiah 48:16). (Also see on Mark 14:54.)

John 18:19-21

The high priest . . . asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine—probably to entrap Him into some statements which might be used against Him at the trial. From our Lord's answer it would seem that "His disciples" were understood to be some secret party. (Also see on Mark 14:54.)

Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing John 18:20:

Isaiah 45:19
Mark 14:54
Mark 14:54
John 18:13-14

 

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