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Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:1-13

Jesus In Danger (John 7:1-13 ). It is now made clear that at this stage Jesus was under constant threat of death from the authorities in Judea and Jerusalem, so much so that He was unable to go there openly. It is, of course, true to say in their defence that His opponents did have a responsibility to root out false prophets and to ensure that rabblerousers did not cause trouble in Jerusalem and Judea by stirring up fanatical followers and bringing the wrath of the Romans on them. It was... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:10

‘But when his brothers were gone to the Feast, then he also went up, not publicly but as it were in secret.’ Once His brothers and the Galilean party had gone up to the feast, however, no doubt to be given the onceover by the Judaiser’s spies, Jesus followed quietly and without any fuss. He did not want to draw attention to Himself until He was ready. This suggests that He knew that the authorities would be watching the road for the arrival of His family and their fellow Nazarenes, expecting... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:11

‘The Judaisers therefore were looking for him at the feast, and saying, “Where is he?”.’ True to form the Judaisers had had their spies out. There was no doubt that they had been looking for Him and had evil intentions towards Him. This was common knowledge to many, for people were fearful of talking about Him openly ‘for fear of the Judaisers’ (v. 13). And when it was seen that He was not with His brothers and His family the Judaisers were puzzled. This brings out the strength of the feeling... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:12-13

‘And there was much murmuring among the crowds concerning him. Some said, “He is a good man”. Other said, “That is not so, but he leads the mass of people astray”. However no man spoke openly of him for fear of the Judaisers.’ Huge crowds would arrive in Jerusalem and its surrounding districts for the Feast of Tabernacles, which was a popular Feast. And there was constant discussion among them. It is clear that Jesus’ ministry had been going on for some considerable time, and indeed was... 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

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 7:10

He went up to show his obedience to his Father’s commands, Exodus 23:17. The feast of tabernacles was the same with the feast of ingathering in the end of the year, when they had gathered their labours out of the field, mentioned Exodus 23:16; and that was one of those three times (as appears from that chapter) when all the males in Israel were to appear before the Lord, John 7:17. Christ being born under the law, showeth a punctual obedience to it; and therefore, in obedience to it, he would... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 7:11

Our Saviour’s constant going up to the Jewish feasts, made the rulers of the Jews, who sought to slay him at the feast of the passover, John 5:18, (which was but six months before this), because he had violated the sabbath, (as they interpreted his healing the impotent man on that day, and bidding him take up his bed and walk), and because he had made himself equal with God his Father; seek him the first days of the feast, speaking of him with great contempt and slight. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 7:12

Our Saviour’s constant attendance at these public festivals, did not only create an expectation of his being there amongst his enemies, who therefore sought him there, that they might destroy him; but amongst the generality of the people, who had very different opinions about him. Some having heard his doctrine, and hearing nothing from him but what was good and spiritual, tending to show them the way of holiness, and the true path way to eternal life and happiness, concluded that he was a good... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 7:13

Though many, both of the Galilaeans, among whom he had conversed, and of the common people of Judea, had a very good opinion of Christ, yet the rulers of the Jews were in such a rage against him, that his friends durst not freely discourse their thoughts concerning him. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 7:1-13

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 7:1. Jewry.—i.e. Judæa. Kill Him.—See John 5:18.John 7:2. Feast of tabernacles.—Fifteenth day of seventh month, Tisri (September–October). See Homiletic Notes on John 7:37-40; and John 8:12.John 7:3. His brethren.—See John 2:12. But see also Lightfoot on Galatians; and Homiletic Note below. “Thy disciples” seems to have especial reference to the “disciples” which had gathered round the Lord in Judæa (John 4:1).John 7:4. Show Thyself to the world.—The meaning... read more

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