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Joh 8:33. Αβραάμ, of Abraham) They appeal to Him afresh at Joh 8:52, “Abraham is dead and the prophets; and Thou sayest,” etc.-οὐδενὶ δεδουλέυκαμεν, we were in bondage to no man) They speak of their own age and generation; for their forefathers had been in bondage to the kings of Egypt, and of Babylon.-ἐλευθεροί, free) They lay hold of this one expression: they make no objection as to the truth making free. So also at Joh 8:22, they mutilated the preceding words of Jesus [taking no notice of the rest of His words, “Ye shall seek Me, and shall die in your sins;” they fastened only on, “Whither I go, ye cannot come.” It was a mixed crowd. Some of them were of a mind inclined towards Jesus; others were of an inimical feeling. Some of them, moved by His preceding words concerning faith, had begun to aspire after faith, but at this turning point drew back.