John 8:48 (WEB)
Then the Jews answered him, “Don’t we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?”
Catechism · 1
“Because of certain acts of his expelling demons, forgiving sins, healing on the sabbath day, his novel interpretation of the precepts of the Law regarding purity, and his familiarity with tax collectors and public sinners--some ill-intentioned persons suspected Jesus of demonic possession.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mk 3:22; Jn 8:48; 10:20.
Fathers and councils · 48
Catena Aurea on Luke
- Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on Luke
“Lastly, when it was said to him, Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil, (John 8:48.)” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
“Ye heard when the Gospel was read, what they said, and to Whom they said, “Thou hast a devil:” and He said not, Ye have a devil, for ye are still in your sins, and the devil possesseth your hearts.” — editor's note: John viii. 48. [This was then the Gospel for the day, or one of the Lessons.—C.]
Read the whole comment“He was reproached with, “Thou hast a devil,” who was Himself casting out the devils.” — editor's note: John vii. 20, viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“It was said to Christ in His own nation, “a sinner is this Man: we know not whence He is:” we know Moses, to him spake God; this Man is a Samaritan.” — editor's note: John ix. 24, 29; John viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“To my Lord Jesus they said, “Thou hast a devil.”” — editor's note: John viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“…is hurled with contumely in presence of him who is reviled, as it was said to our Lord, “Say we not the truth that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?” and another thing, when our reputation is injured in our absence, as it is also written of Him, “Some said, He is a prophet; others said, Nay, but He deceiveth…” — editor's note: John viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“For in another place also the Jews said of the Lord that He had a devil, yet He spake nothing there of the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit; because they did not so bring forward the mention of the unclean spirit as that he could be…” — editor's note: John vii. 20 and viii. 48.
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John Chrysostom
““Said we not well” (it says) “that He hath a devil and is mad?” ( John viii. 48.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Wherefore they reproached Christ with this, saying, “Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil.” ( c. viii. 48.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“These things they said insulting Him, because He was supposed by the many to be of Nazareth, and they also reproached Him with being a Samaritan; “Thou art a Samaritan,” said one, “and hast a devil.” ( c. viii. 48.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“John viii. 48, 49” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Because they everywhere said that He was a deceiver, and confirmed this by their own unbelief, saying, “Which of the rulers hath believed on him?” ( c. vii. 48.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For they before had said, “Thou hast a devil, who seeketh to kill thee?” ( c. vii. 20 ); and again, “Said we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?” ( c. viii. 48 ); and here, “He hath a devil and is mad, why hear ye him?”” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“…Lord” ( c. xiii. 16 ); and let us bring forward the words of the Jews, which they uttered in their madness, saying, “Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil” ( c. viii. 48 ); and, “He casteth out devils by Beelzebub.” ( Luke xi. 15.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For if, even after His teaching, and His so great miracles, while not even yet was He saying this openly, they called Him possessed with a devil;had He before all these attempted to say any such thing, what would they not have said? what would they not have thought?” — editor's note: John viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“For whereas they had said of John, “he hath a devil,”they stopped not at this, but said the very same again concerning Him,taking as He did the opposite course; thus were they forever carried about into conflicting opinions.” — editor's note: John vii. 20; viii. 48, 52; x. 20.
Read the whole comment“By saying, “This man is not of God; This man deceiveth the people;”and again, “Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil.”” — editor's note: John viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“How said ye then, “He is a deceiver,” and “deceiveth the people,” and “hath a devil,” and “is not of God?”how a little while before did ye devise to slay Him?” — editor's note: John vii. 12; viii. 48; ix. 16.
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Catena Aurea on Mark
- JeromeCatena Aurea on Mark
“Or else, they case Him out of the vineyard, that is, out of the people, saying “Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil.” [John 8:48]” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“This is He who was called a sorcerer and a man with a devil and a Samaritan.” — editor's note: Joh. viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“But, although priest and Levite may disregard me, there is still the good Samaritan who, when men said to him, “Thou art a Samaritan and hast a devil,” disclaimed having a devil, but did not disclaim being a Samaritan, this being the Hebrew equivalent for our word guardian.” — editor's note: Joh. viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“His opponents also reviled him saying “thou art a Samaritan and hast a devil,” and another time “he casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.”” — editor's note: Joh. viii. 48.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“He is called a Samaritan and a demoniac;—but He saves him that came down from Jerusalem and fell among thieves; the demons acknowledge Him, and He drives out demons and sinks in the sea legions of foul spirits, and sees the Prince of the demons falling like lightning.” — editor's note: Ib. viii. 48.
Read the whole comment“Do you call Him a Samaritan, and the rest which I will not utter?” — editor's note: John viii. 48.
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Catena Aurea on John
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Whenever our Lord said any thing of lofty meaning, the Jews in their insensibility set it down madness: Then answered the Jews and said unto Him, Say we not well that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
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But how, we may ask, when the Samaritans denied a future life, and the immortality of the soul, could they dare to call our Saviour, Who had preached so much on the resurrection and the judgment, a Samaritan? Perhaps…
Read the whole comment - Alcuin of YorkCatena Aurea on John
The Samaritans were hated by the Jews; they lived in the land that formerly belonged to the ten tribes, who had been carried away.
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It is not unlikely too, some may have thought that He held the Samaritan opinion of there being no future state really, and only put forth the doctrine of a resurrection and eternal life, in order gain to the favour…
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Or they called Him a Samaritan, because He transgressed the Hebrew ordinances, as that of the sabbath: the Samaritans not being correct observers of the law. And they suspected Him of having a devil, because He could…
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See; when God suffers a wrong, He does not reply reproachfully: Jesus answered, I have not a devil. An intimation this to us, that when reproached by our neighbours falsely, we should not retort upon them by bringing…
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And observe, when He had to teach them, and pull down their pride, He used roughness; but now that He has to suffer rebuke, He treats them with the utmost mildness: a lesson to us to be severe in what concerns God,…
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And to imitate His patience first, if we would attain to His power. But though being reviled, He reviled not again, it was incumbent on Him to deny the charge. Two charges had been made against Him: Thou art a…
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Our Lord, even more than Paul, wished to become all things to all men, that He might gain some: and therefore He did not deny being a Samaritan. (s. 29.). I have not a devil, is what Jesus alone can say; as He alone…
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Then after being so reviled, all that He says to vindicate His glory, is, But I honour My Father: as if to say, That you may not think Me arrogant, I tell you, I have One, Whom I honour.
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He honoured the Father, by revenging Him, and not suffering murderers or liars to call themselves the true sons of God.
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Christ alone honoured the Father perfectly. No one, who honours any thing which is not honoured by God, honours God.
Read the whole comment - Gregory the GreatCatena Aurea on John
As all who have zeal toward God are liable to meet with dishonour from wicked men, our Lord has Himself set us an example of patience under this trial; And ye do dishonour Me.
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As if to say, I do my duty: ye do not do yours.
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And this was not addressed to them only, but to all who by unrighteous deeds inflict injury upon Christ, who is righteousness; or by scoffing at wisdom wrong Him who is wisdom: and the like.
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How we are to take injuries, He shews us by His own example, when He adds, I seek not Mine own glory, there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
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As if to say, I have told you thish on account of the honour which I have for My Father; and for this ye dishonour Me. But I concern not myself for your reviling: ye are accountable to Him, for whose sake I undergo it.
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God seeks Christ’s glory, in every one of those who receive Him: which glory He finds in those who cultivate the seeds of virtue implanted in them. And those in whom He finds not His Son’s glory, He punishes: There…
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Meaning of course the Father. But how is it then that He says in another place, The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son. (c. 5:22) Judgment is sometimes put for condemnation, whereas…
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Or thus; If that is true which our Saviour says below, All men are thine, (c. 17:10) it is manifest that the judgment itself of the Son, is the Father’s.
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As the perversity of the wicked increases, preaching so far from giving way, ought even to become more active. Thus our Lord, after He had been accused of having a devil, imparts the treasures of preaching in a still…
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See is put for experience. But since, about to die Himself, He spoke with those about to die, what means this, If a man keep My saying, he shall never see death? What, but that He saw another death from which He came…
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We must understand Him, as it were, to say, If a man keep My light, he shall not see darkness for ever; for ever being taken as common to both clauses, as if the sentence were, If a man keep My saying for ever, He…
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He says, keep, i. e. not by faith, but by purity of life. And at the same time too He means it as a tacit intimation that they can do nothing to Him. For if whoever keepeth His word, shall never die, much less is it…
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Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.5.