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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:11-19

(2) The controversy among " Jews" concerning Christ—his first discussion with them. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:12

And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. This vivid dramatic touch lifts a veil, and we see the eager excitement of those who fancied themselves duped, or who were at least disappointed by his non-appearance. Some said one thing, and some another. One group was loud in his praises, and another suspicious either of his orthodoxy or his patriotism, or both. Some said, He is a good man; i.e. one who was unselfish, kind, true, beneficent, and honest in his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:13

Howbeit no man —either those who murmured to each other a favourable or a calumnious judgment— spake out openly concerning him, by reason of ( their ) fear of the Jews. The hierarchy, the guardians of orthodoxy, the authorities, the rabbis by whose verdict the character and claims of Jesus must be decided, had not publicly delivered their opinion. Those who believed in the "goodness" of Jesus were silenced, or did not proceed beyond a feeble murmur of applause, however much some may... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:12

Murmuring - Contention, disputing.He deceiveth the people - That is, he is deluding them, or drawing them away by pretending to be the Messiah. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:13

Spake openly of him - The word translated “openly,” here, is commonly rendered “boldly.” This refers doubtless, to those who really believed on him. His enemies were not silent; but his friends had not confidence to speak of him openly or boldly that is, to speak what they really thought. Many supposed that he was the Messiah, yet even this they did not dare to profess. All that they could say in his favor was that he was a good man. There are always many such friends of Jesus in the world who... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:10

John 7:10. But when his brethren His carnal relations and their friends, in whose company he did not choose to travel; were gone up, then went he also to the feast In obedience to the divine command, and because it would give him an opportunity of honouring God, and doing good; but not openly Not publicly, with a train of attendants, as he had often done: but as it were in secret With as much privacy as possible; and that probably rather for fear of giving offence than of receiving... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:11-13

John 7:11-13. Then the Jews The men of Judea, particularly of Jerusalem, not seeing him appear as usual; sought him at the feast Namely, at the beginning of it; and said, Where is he? What is become of Jesus? What can have prevented his coming to the feast? As he had formerly attended the principal feasts, and signalized himself by the miracles which he wrought, he had made himself the subject of much discourse and observation. And there was much murmuring among the people Γογγυσμος... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:1-13

IN JERUSALEM FOR JEWISH FESTIVALS85. Family opposition (John 7:1-13)At one stage of his ministry Jesus spent time in Jerusalem attending some annual Jewish festivals. The first of these was the Feast of Tabernacles (GNB: Festival of Shelters), when Jews lived in temporary shelters in memory of the time their ancestors dwelt in the wilderness. It also marked the end of the agricultural year, when all the produce of the land had been gathered in and the people rejoiced in thanksgiving to God... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:10

when. Not a note of time but of sequence, as in John 2:9 , John 2:23 ; John 2:4 , John 2:1 , Joh 2:40 ; John 6:12 , John 6:16 ; John 11:6 , John 11:32 , John 11:38 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:11

at = in. Gr en. App-104 . he = that man. Emphatic. read more

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