answered... and said. See note on Deuteronomy 1:41 and App-122. The 1611 edition of the A. Y. omitted "and said".
My doctrine, &c. The first of seven declarations that the Lord spoke only the Father's words (See John 8:28; John 8:47; John 12:49; John 14:10; John 14:24; John 17:8).
doctrine. teaching.
sent. See note on John 5:23.