But He spake, &c. Figure of speech Epitrechon (App-6). For other examples, See John 7:39; John 12:33; John 21:19.
he. Greek. ekeinos. Emph. in contrast with "thou" in John 2:20. See note on John 1:18.
spake. was speaking. Greek. lego of -se concerning. Greek. peri. App-104.
of. that is to say. Genitive of Apposition. App-17.