John 8:19

Verse 19. Where is thy Father? This question was asked, doubtless, in derision. Jesus had often given them to understand that by his Father he meant God, Joh 5:1-6:71. They professed to be ignorant of this, and probably looked round in contempt for his Father, that he might adduce him as a witness in the case. If ye had known me, &c. If you had listened to my instructions, and had received me as the Messiah, you would also, at the same time, have been acquainted with God. We may here observe, 1st. The manner in which Jesus answered them. He gave no heed to their cavil; he was not irritated by their contempt; he preserved his dignity, and gave them an answer worthy of the Son of God. 2nd.