John 10:39

They sought therefore to take him; and he escaped out of their hands.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

In Context

38But if I do, though you will not believe me, believe the works: that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.

40And he went again beyond the Jordan, into that place where John was baptizing first; and there he abode.

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Cross References

John 7:30They sought therefore to apprehend him: and no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

John 8:59They took up stones therefore to cast at him. But Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.

Matthew Henry on John 10:23-39

Christ's Conference with the Jews. 22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my… Read the whole commentary →

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