20. I spake—have spoken.
openly to the world—See Joh 7:4.
I ever taught in the synagogues and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort—courting publicity, though with sublime noiselessness.
in secret have I said—spake I.
nothing—that is, nothing of any different nature; all His private communications with the Twelve being but explanations and developments of His public teaching. (Compare Isa 45:19; 48:16). (Also see on Mr 14:54.)