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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:14-18

John 7:14-18. Now about the midst of the feast Which lasted eight days; Jesus went up into the temple and taught Probably on the sabbath day. His business was to preach the gospel of the kingdom, and he readily did it in every time and place of concourse: and doubtless vast multitudes would be assembled in the temple on this occasion. And the Jews who heard him marvelled Were amazed, both at the excellence and importance of the doctrines which he delivered, and at the clear, convincing,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:14-44

86. Jesus teaches in the temple (John 7:14-44)The Feast of Tabernacles lasted a week. After the excitement of the first two or three days had died down, Jesus began to teach in the temple. People were impressed with his teaching, though he taught not to gain honour for himself but to bring glory to God who had sent him. If people loved God and wanted to do his will, they would see that what Jesus taught was the truth of God (John 7:14-18). The Jews accused Jesus of breaking the law, because on... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:15

marvelled = were wondering. knoweth . Greek. oida. App-132 . See note on 1. letters . Greek. Plural of gramma. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for what is written; e.g. an account (Luke 16:6 , Luke 16:7 ); the Pentateuch (John 5:47 ); Epistles (Acts 28:21 ); the whole Scripture (2 Timothy 3:15 ). Hence, used of general literature such as the Talmudical writings (here, and in Acts 26:24 ). Compare our term, "man of letters", and see Acts 4:13 . never = not. Greek. ... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:15

The Jews therefore marveled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?The Jews marveled ... but what people have marveled about ever since is the bigotry that said, "How could he know anything if he did not learn it from us?" Their bigoted opinion was either repeated in Jesus' hearing, or he read it in their hearts, promptly replying to it.This man ... has the meaning of "this fellow" and was intended to place Jesus on a lower level than the rabbis and priests. Nicodemus,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 7:14-15

John 7:14-15. Now about the midst of the feast, &c.— About the middle of the feast (which lasted eight days) Jesus came into the temple, and preached many important doctrines with such strength of reason, clearness of method, and elegance of expression, that his enemies themselves were astonished, knowing that he had never had the advantage of a liberal education. What is here more particularly meant by letters, appears from the Greek word Γραμματα, whence is derived that which signifies a... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 7:15

15. How knoweth . . . letters—learning (Acts 26:24). having never learned—at any rabbinical school, as Paul under Gamaliel. These rulers knew well enough that He had not studied under any human teacher—an important admission against ancient and modern attempts to trace our Lord's wisdom to human sources [MEYER]. Probably His teaching on this occasion was expository, manifesting that unrivalled faculty and depth which in the Sermon on the Mount had excited the astonishment of all. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:10-42

H. Jesus’ third visit to Jerusalem 7:10-10:42This section of the text describes Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem during the feast of Tabernacles and the feast of Dedication. John evidently included it in His narrative because it contains important revelations of Jesus’ identity and explains the mounting opposition to Jesus that culminated in His crucifixion. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:14-44

2. Jesus’ ministry at the feast of Tabernacles 7:14-44John presented this occasion of Jesus’ teaching ministry as consisting of three emphases: Jesus’ authority, His origin and destiny, and the promise of the Holy Spirit. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 7:15

It was quite common for Jewish males to read and write. The people do not appear to have expressed amazement at Jesus’ ability to do that. The Judean Jews (cf. John 1:19) marveled at Jesus’ understanding of religious matters (cf. Matthew 7:28-29; Mark 1:22). They knew He had not had a formal theological education under the rabbis (cf. Acts 4:13)."To the Jews there was only one kind of learning-that of Theology; and only one road to it-the Schools of the Rabbis." [Note: Ibid.] read more

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