Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
I have told you that I am He: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way—Wonderful self-possession, and consideration for others, in such circumstances!
Jesus . . . knowing all things that should come—were coming.
upon him, went forth—from the shade of the trees, probably, into open view, indicating His sublime preparedness to meet His captors.
Whom seek ye?—partly to prevent a rush of the soldiery upon the disciples [BENGEL]; and see Mark 14:51-52, as showing a tendency to this: but still more as part of that courage and majesty which so overawed them. He would not wait to be taken.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing John 18:8:
John 18:1-3
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