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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - John 7:1-53

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to the seventh chapter of the gospel according to John.After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him ( John 7:1 ).At this point John begins the record of the last six months of Jesus' ministry. And so you'll notice how much time and attention John spends in the last six months of his ministry. Pointing out the fact that Jesus is no longer walking so openly in the area of Judea among the Jews. In... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - John 7:1-53

John 7:1 . He would not walk in Jewry, or Judea, because the jews sought to kill him. Herod had recently beheaded John, pleading the magnitude of his auditories; now, the jews magnified the same plea against the Saviour, and were eager to follow the royal example in destroying him. As they judged themselves unworthy of eternal life, he made ministerial tours through other parts of the land, where his word was hailed as the gospel of the heavenly kingdom. John 7:2 . The feast of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 7:37-52

John 7:37-52On the last day, that great day of the feastJesus the ChristI.PROFFERING BLESSINGS. 1. Water for the thirsty (John 7:37; Exodus 17:6; Numbers 20:11; Psalms 105:41; Psalms 105:41; Matthew 5:6). 2. Usefulness for the believing (John 7:38; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 18:4; Ac Romans 14:7; 1 Corinthians 6:20; James 3:10). 3. Divine aid for men (John 7:39; Isaiah 44:3; Joel 2:28; Zec John 16:7; Acts 2:33; Philippians 2:13). II. AWAKENING THOUGHT. 1. The prophet (John 7:40; Deuteronomy 18:18;... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 7:52

52 They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. Ver. 52. Art thou also of Galilee? ] They thought to mock him out of his religion, as the devil doth many at this day. But Nicodemus was well resolved; and if we can bear reproach for Christ, it is an argument we mean to stick to him; as the servant in the law, that was brought to be bored in the ear. And Cajetan gives the reason, Ut si non horreret servitutem, horreret... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 7:52

Art: John 9:34, Genesis 19:9, Exodus 2:14, 1 Kings 22:24, Proverbs 9:7, Proverbs 9:8 Search: John 7:41, John 1:46, Isaiah 9:1, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:15, Matthew 4:16 Reciprocal: Matthew 2:22 - into Matthew 12:32 - whosoever Matthew 26:69 - Jesus Mark 3:7 - Galilee Mark 10:47 - Jesus Luke 23:5 - beginning Luke 24:19 - Concerning John 5:39 - Search John 7:12 - deceiveth Acts 2:7 - are Acts 3:17 - through 1 Peter 1:10 - and read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - John 7:52

They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.They answered — By personal reflection; the argument they could not answer, and therefore did not attempt it.Art thou also a Galilean? — One of his party? Out of Galilee ariseth no prophet - They could not but know the contrary. They knew Jonah arose out of Gethhepher; and Nahum from another village in Galilee. Yea, and Thisbe, the town of Elijah, the Tishbite, was in Galilee... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:52

52. Thou… of Galilee? It was easier to assail him with personality than to meet his plea. Nicodemus was doubtless a Jerusalemite, but as a taunt they make him a Galilean. Search and look Into the records of Scripture or later history. No prophet So that Jesus can make no claim to the prophetic character. This sounds very much like a proverb aptly quoted as authority in the case. As a proverb it was admissibly true; for though some five or six ancient prophets were natives of that... read more

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