John 11:57 NIV

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 11:54-57

11:54-57 So Jesus walked no longer openly among the Jews, but he went away from them to a place near the wilderness, to a town called Ephraim, and he stayed there with his disciples. Now the Passover Feast of the Jews was near; and many from the country areas went up to Jerusalem before the Passover Feast to purify themselves. So they were looking for Jesus; and, as they stood in the Temple precincts, they were talking with each other and saying: "What do you think? Surely it is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:57

Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees ,.... Who were of the sanhedrim: had given a commandment ; or published an edict, a decree of the senate: that if any man knew where he were, he should show it , that they might take him ; and this made it a doubtful point with some, whether he would come to the feast or not; and was the reason why others sought for him, and inquired after him, that they might discover him to the chief priests and Pharisees, and have the promised reward. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:57

Had given a commandment - Had given order; εντολην , positive order, or injunction, and perhaps with a grievous penalty, that no one should keep the place of his residence a secret. This was their hour, and the power of darkness; and now they are fully determined to take away his life. The order here spoken of was given in consequence of the determination of the council, mentioned John 11:48-53 . Christ's sympathy and tenderness, one of the principal subjects in this chapter, have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:1-57

7. Christ the Antagonist of death—a victory of love and power . The narrative of this chapter is a further advance in the proof that the unbelief of the Jews was aggravated by the greatness of the revelation. The issue of his sublime and culminating act of power, of his supreme and self-revealing work of transcendent tenderness and beauty, was a deeper and wilder passion of hatred. The evangelist completes his series of seven great miracles with one that in true and believing minds,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:45-57

(4) The effect of the miracle (sign) upon the multitude and on the authorities . Their final resolve , and its bearing upon the great sacrifice of Calvary . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:54-57

A brief period of retirement. Jesus was now forced to withdraw for a time into a lonely place, so as to place himself beyond the reach of the Sanhedrim I. THE PLACE OF HIS RETIREMENT . "Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence into a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples ." 1. The place lay some distance north of Jerusalem, on the borders of the desert. 2. It was well... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:57

£ Now the chief priests and Pharisees had given commandment, that, if any one knew where he was, he should indicate it, that they might take him . This would not have been a difficult task. Jesus and twelve men could hardly have been hidden from their spies. The country people must have been faithful to him, and the edicts were issued rather to intimidate the people than to secure the immediate end; but they were quite sufficient to excite the inquiries of Galilaeans and others who had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 11:55-57

John 11:55-57. And Soon after this; the Jews’ passover was nigh The last passover that Christ attended; and many From all parts of the country; went up to Jerusalem Some little time before the commencement of the feast; to purify themselves By certain preparatory sacrifices and ceremonies, that they might be ready to eat the passover. Those who were under any legal incapacity of celebrating the great solemnities of the Jewish religion, usually went up to Jerusalem before the feast... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 11:45-57

117. Jews plot to kill Jesus (John 11:45-57)As a result of his miraculous works, Jesus was becoming more famous every day. The Sanhedrin feared that the nation might accept him as the leader of a messianic uprising against Rome, which would lead to Rome’s intervention. The outcome could be the loss of the Jews’ religious privileges and even the destruction of their temple (John 11:45-48).Caiaphas, who was high priest and president of the Sanhedrin, suggested they get rid of Jesus and so remove... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 11:57

any man = any one. Greek. Us. App-123 . knew = got to know. Greek ginosko. App-133 . shew = disclose. Gr menuo. Only used here, Luke 20:37 . Acts 23:30 , and 1 Corinthians 10:28 . take = arrest. Greek. piazo. Occurs twelve times, nine times in this sense. The three exceptions are John 21:3 , John 21:10 . Acts 8:7 . read more

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 11:54-57

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:57

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:57

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:1-57

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:45-57

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:54-57

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:57

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 11:55-57

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 11:45-57

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 11:57

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