John 18:20

I spake The true reading gives, I have spoken. There is a strong emphasis on -I." Christ answers no questions about His disciples; He bears the brunt Himself alone. Moreover He seems to contrast the openness of His proceedings with the secrecy of His enemies.

openly See on John 7:4; John 7:26.

to the world Not to a secret society. Comp. John 8:26.

in the synagogue All the best MSS. omit the article; in synagogue, as we say -in church." See on John 6:59.

whither the Jews always resort The better reading gives, where all the Jews come together. The word rendered -resort" is not the same as that rendered -resort" in John 18:2. -I always taught in public places, where all the Jews meet." Nothing could be more open than His teaching. Comp. Matthew 10:27.

have I said Rather, I spake, the aorist of the verb in the first clause, which is in the perfect. See next verse.