THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN - Chapter 18 - Verse 8
Verse 8. Let these go their way. These apostles. This shows his
care and love even in the hour of danger. He expected to die. They
were to carry the news of his death to the ends of the earth. Hence
he, the faithful Captain of salvation, went foremost into trials; he, the
Good Shepherd, secured the safety of the flock, and went before them
into danger. By the question which he asked those who came out
against him, he had secured the safety of his apostles. He was answered
that they sought for him. He demanded that, agreeably to their
declaration, they should take him only, and leave his followers at
liberty. The wisdom, caution, and prudence of Jesus forsook him in no
peril, however sudden, and in no circumstances, however difficult or
trying.
{f} "I am he" Isa 53:6; Eph 5:25
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