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Joh 8:38. Λαλῶ, I speak) Understand, and I do. See presently after.-καί, and) This follows from the general sentiment [maxim], which in the former half of the verse is taken for granted: each one imitates his own father.-ποιεῖτε, ye do) Understand, and ye speak: although I speak is more suitable concerning Jesus in this passage; and ye do, concerning His adversaries. The one member is to be supplied from the other. So Mal 1:14, who hath in his flock a male [and one free from blemish], and yet making a vow sacrificeth [a female, or one in other respects] an unsuitable victim.