John 10:31
John 10:31 in Multiple Translations
At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him.
Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
The Jews took up stones again to stone him.
Then the Jews took up stones again to send at him.
Once again the Jews picked up stones to stone him.
Then ye Iewes againe tooke vp stones, to stone him.
Therefore, again, did the Jews take up stones that they may stone him;
Therefore the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
The Jews then took up stones to stone him.
The Jewish leaders [SYN] again picked up stones to throw at Jesus and kill him because they were angry at his saying that he was equal with God.
Again, the Jewish leaders didn’t like what Jesus said, so they picked up stones to kill him.
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Study Notes — John 10:31
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- John 10:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 10:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 10:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 10:31
- Trapp's Commentary on John 10:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 10:31
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 10:31
- Cambridge Bible on John 10:31
- Barnes' Notes on John 10:31
- Whedon's Commentary on John 10:31
- Sermons on John 10:31
Context — Jesus at the Feast of Dedication
31At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him.
32But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” 33“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 5:18 | Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. |
| 2 | John 8:59 | At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 30:6 | And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. |
| 4 | John 11:8 | “Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried to stone You, and You are going back there?” |
| 5 | Exodus 17:4 | Then Moses cried out to the LORD, “What should I do with these people? A little more and they will stone me!” |
| 6 | Acts 7:58–59 | They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” |
| 7 | Matthew 21:35 | But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. |
| 8 | Matthew 23:35 | And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. |
| 9 | Acts 7:52 | Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— |
John 10:31 Summary
[In John 10:31, the Jews were so angry with Jesus that they wanted to stone Him because they thought He was claiming to be God, which they believed was blasphemy. This shows how much they misunderstood Jesus' teachings about being one with God the Father, as He explained in John 10:25-30. Jesus' claim to be one with the Father was not about being the same person as God, but about being in perfect unity and harmony with Him, as seen in Jesus' prayer in John 17:20-23. This unity is what Jesus desires for us as well, that we might be one with Him and with the Father, as He prayed in John 17:21.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Jews want to stone Jesus in John 10:31?
The Jews wanted to stone Jesus because they believed He was committing blasphemy by claiming to be one with God the Father, as stated in John 10:30, and this was a claim they thought only God Himself could make, as seen in Isaiah 45:5-6.
What was Jesus' offense in the eyes of the Jews?
Jesus' offense was declaring Himself to be one with God, which the Jews saw as a claim to deity, and thus, blasphemy, as they understood it from Leviticus 24:16 and other scriptures.
How does this event relate to Jesus' earlier teachings?
This event is a culmination of Jesus' teachings about His unity with the Father, as seen in John 10:25-30, and it shows the growing opposition to His claims, foreshadowing the events that would lead to His crucifixion, as prophesied in Isaiah 53:3-5.
What does this verse reveal about the spiritual state of the Jews?
This verse reveals the hardness of heart and spiritual blindness of the Jews, who, despite witnessing Jesus' miracles and teachings, refused to believe in Him, fulfilling the prophecy in Isaiah 6:9-10 and demonstrating their need for spiritual awakening, as Jesus taught in John 3:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways we, like the Jews, might be resisting or rejecting Jesus' claims today?
- How can we, as followers of Jesus, demonstrate our oneness with Him in our daily lives, as He demonstrated His oneness with the Father?
- What are some areas in our lives where we might be tempted to 'pick up stones' against others, and how can we instead choose to extend love and forgiveness, as Jesus did?
- In what ways can we, like Jesus, boldly declare our faith and trust in God's sovereignty, even in the face of opposition or persecution, as seen in Acts 4:29-31?
Gill's Exposition on John 10:31
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 10:31
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 10:31
Trapp's Commentary on John 10:31
Ellicott's Commentary on John 10:31
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 10:31
Cambridge Bible on John 10:31
Barnes' Notes on John 10:31
Whedon's Commentary on John 10:31
Sermons on John 10:31
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Matthew 22:41 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the profound question posed by Jesus, 'What think ye of Christ?' He emphasizes the significance of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, challenging the misconc |
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The True God by Brian Brodersen | This sermon delves into the revelation of God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing how Jesus clarified misunderstandings about God, demonstrated God's mercy, grace, compassion, and lo |
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7th Witness by Edgar Reich | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having faith in the Christian belief. He emphasizes that if Christ did not rise from the dead, then the faith of believers |
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Week of Meetings 07 7 Facets of Love by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the deep love of Jesus and how it is the driving force behind everything. The love of Jesus is described as powerful and unchanging, always |
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The Eternal Sonship of the Lord Jesus Christ by David Dunlap | David Dunlap addresses the subtle opposition to the nonnegotiable doctrine of the eternal Sonship of Christ, emphasizing the importance of defending this fundamental and serious do |
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The Claim of Christ by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the multifaceted claims of Jesus Christ, highlighting His self-proclaimed roles as the Messiah of the Jews, the Redeemer of Mankind, the Master of |
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Jesus Said He Was God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the divinity of Jesus Christ, asserting that through His teachings and bold declarations, He clearly identified Himself as God, despite critics who claim othe |







