John 7:24

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - John 7:10-36

But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. (11) Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? (12) And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him. For some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. (13) Howbeit, no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews. (14) Now, about the midst of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught. (15) And the Jews marvelled,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - John 7:14-24

14-24 Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own finding out, but is from God's word, through the teaching of his Spirit. And amidst the disputes which disturb the world, if any man, of any nation, seeks to do the will of God, he shall know whether the doctrine is of God, or whether men speak of themselves. Only those who hate the truth shall be given up to errors which will be fatal. Surely it was as agreeable to the design of the sabbath to restore... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - John 7:1-99

John 7 HERE WE FIND the Jews of Jerusalem adopting an attitude of murderous hostility, and then His brethren according to the flesh are seen in a sceptical frame of mind. They really did not as yet believe in Him, they did not understand His methods and His avoidance of ostentatious publicity. They wished Him to display His powers in the capital city in a way that would capture the world for Himself. Their advice the Lord refused. The world could not hate them, for they were not as yet in any... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 7:20-24

A reference to the healing of the sick man: v. 20. The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil; who goeth about to kill Thee? v. 21. Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. v. 22. Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the Sabbath-day circumcise a man. v. 23. If a man on the Sabbath-day receive circumcision that the Law of Moses should not be broken, are ye angry at Me because I... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - John 7:10-36

THIRD SECTIONFerment in the Contest between the Elements of Light and Darkness. Formation of Parties, as a Prelude to the full Opposition between the Children of Light and the Children of DarknessJohn 7:10 to John 10:21IFermentation And Party Division Among The People In General(A) Christ, The Teacher And The One Sent From Cod, In Opposition To The Human Rabbinical Office, And In Agreement With Moses. His Earthly Descent In Opposition To Descent From Heaven. His Opponents, Who Wished To Kill... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - John 7:14-24

How to Know the Truth of Jesus’ Word John 7:14-24 Jesus now went up to the feast, not because he was prompted by the worldly policy suggested by His brethren, but because He was led by His Father’s will. We must be on our guard against unspiritual advisers, and must wait till the hour and the minute-hands of the clock have reached the precise moment of the Father’s appointment. Here is an easy method of ascertaining whether our Lord’s words about God, Himself, and the future are merely the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - John 7:1-53

So far, John has recorded incidents in the first year of our Lord's ministry. We now come to a comparatively brief section in which he records happenings happenings in the central and crowded two years. He arrived in Jerusalem at the feast of Tabernacles. His fame had spread, and there was discussion concerning Him there. Having arrived, He taught in the Temple precincts. In doing so He rebuked their attitude, and referred to the miracle wrought on an earlier occasion in the Bethesda porches.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:14-24

Jesus Teaches Openly In The Temple And Pleads For Right Judgment (John 7:14-24 ). But whilst Jesus was taking every precaution He knew that He could not allow His own safety to hinder the proclamation of His message, with the result that, once He was in Jerusalem He waited awhile to lull the authorities into inactivity, and then went openly to the Temple in order to teach the people. He knew that they would not dare to arrest Him whilst He was preaching in the Temple because he was popular... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:24

‘Do not judge by appearances, but judge righteous judgment’. Jesus acknowledged their right to judge, but stressed that it was incumbent on them to ensure that their judgment was righteous, and not superficial. Those who claimed the right to judge had a special responsibility to ensure that they judged fairly. But they had overlooked the principles of compassion and mercy. As He says in Matthew 23:23, ‘You tithe (give a tenth to God of) even such trifles as mint and cummin, yet you have... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:10-24

John 7:10-Jeremiah : . The Secret Visit.— Soon, however, He receives the Divine intimation, for which He always waits ( cf. John 2:4, John 11:6 f.) and goes up secretly. The “ Jews” are discussing Him, and various opinions are expressed, but only in secret from fear of the leaders of the party, who are known to be hostile. When He appears in the Temple and teaches, they are surprised at the power of one who has not been trained in the schools. He replies that His teaching has a higher... read more

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