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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:30-32

John 7:30-32. Then they sought to take him “The defence which he made did not pacify his enemies, for some of them would gladly have apprehended him; however, none of them had the courage to lay hands on him, being restrained by Providence, because the season of his sufferings was not yet come.” And many of the people believed on him “In the mean time the miracle which he had lately performed on the infirm man was so great and so well known, and this defence, by which he justified... 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 7:28

cried = cried aloud. taught = was teaching. true. Greek. alethinos ( App-175 .) See note on John 1:9 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:29

from = from beside. Greek para. App-104 . sent . Greek apostello. App-174 . Not the same word as in verses: John 7:16 , John 7:18 , John 7:28-33 ; but the same word as in John 7:32 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 7:30

sought = were seeking. take = arrest. See in verses: John 7:32 , John 7:44 , and Acts 12:4 . 2 Corinthians 11:32 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:28

Jesus therefore cried in the temple, teaching and saying, Ye both know me, and know whence I am; and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.Ye both know me ... This is sarcastic irony. If they had known Christ, they would have known God who sent him; not knowing God was proof enough they did not know Christ in any sense whatever.Whom ye know not ... The leaders did not know God; and that was the basis of their failure to know Jesus. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:29

I know him; because I am from him, and he sent me.Jesus' oneness with God was the burden of the teaching of his entire ministry. As God's Son, he brought God's message, spoke God's words, did God's works, and was in fact God come in the flesh. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 7:30

They sought therefore to take him: and no man laid his hand on him, because his hour was not yet come.Confounded and openly contradicted by Christ, the Pharisees were furious and eagerly wanted to take him; but the press of the people around him was so great, and there were so many who believed in him, that considerations of prudence restrained their evil purpose.His hour was not yet come ... also implies a supernatural restraint imposed upon Jesus' enemies. An overruling providence prevented... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 7:25-28

John 7:25-28. Then said some of them, &c.— The inhabitants of Jerusalem, always Christ's bitter enemies, asked with surprize, if our Lord's boldness, and the silence of the rulers, proceeded from their having acknowledged him as the Messiah; at the same time, in derision of his pretensions they added, howbeit, we know this man whence he is, that is, we know his parents and relations, (ch. John 6:42.) but then Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is; alluding to the popular sense of Isa... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 7:29

John 7:29. But I know him, &c.— "Were you acquainted with what the prophets have said concerning the Messiah, as you pretend to be, you would know this to be one of his principal characters, that he fully comprehends the perfections and will of God the Father, and will explain them unto men more clearly than any messenger from God ever did before. Withal, by considering the nature of my doctrine, you would see this character remarkably fulfilled in me, and thereby be sensible that I am from... read more

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