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Joh 8:32. Τὴν ἀλήθειαν) the truth, concerning Me, as sent by the Father; concerning yourselves, as being My disciples indeed.-ἡ ἀλήθεια) The truth, being known, concerning Me; and I Myself. For the Son makes free, Joh 8:36. Comp. ch. Joh 1:12, “To them gave He power to become the Sons of God, even to them that believe on His name:” and He is the truth, ch. Joh 14:6, “I am the Way, the Truth,” etc.-ἐλευθερώσει shall make free) We ought not to wonder, that Jesus suddenly threw in the mention of this, which the Jews were sure to contradict. For always, in accordance with His own infinite wisdom, He spake especially that which would assail the prejudices of men, and be most beneficial to men; although men would take from thence occasions of disputing with Him. The Freedom is the exemption of the sons of God from all adverse control [namely, from sin, and its slavery; Joh 8:34, “Whosoever committeth sin, is the servant of sin:” and from death; Joh 8:51, “If a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”-V. g.]