John 8 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

Christ's discourse with the Pharisees.

If we knew Christ better, we should know the Father better. Those become vain in their imaginations concerning God, who will not learn of Christ. Those who know not his glory and grace, know not the Father that sent him. The time of our departure out of the world, depends upon God. Our enemies cannot hasten it any sooner, nor can our friends delay it any longer, than the time appointed of the Father. Every true believer can look up and say with pleasure, My times are in thy hand, and

better there than in my own. To all God's purposes there is a time. (Jn 8:21-29)