John 7:11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 7:1-13

We have here, I. The reason given why Christ spent more of his time in Galilee than in Judea (John 7:1): because the Jews, the people in Judea and Jerusalem, sought to kill him, for curing the impotent man on the sabbath day, John 5:16. They thought to be the death of him, either by a popular tumult or by a legal prosecution, in consideration of which he kept at a distance in another part of the country, very much out of the lines of Jerusalem's communication. It is not said, He durst not,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 7:10-13

7:10-13 When his brothers had gone up to the festival, then he too went up, not openly, but, as it were, in secret. So the Jews searched for him at the festival, and kept saying: "Where is he?" And there was many a heated argument about him among the crowds. Some said: "He is a good man." But others said: "No; far from it; he is leading the people astray." But no one spoke about him openly because of their fear of the Jews. Jesus chose his own moment and went to Jerusalem. Here we have the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 7:10-13

In this chapter there is a whole series of verdicts on Jesus. (i) There is the verdict that he was a good man ( John 7:12 ). That verdict is true, but it is not the whole truth. It was Napoleon who made the famous remark: "I know men, and Jesus Christ is more than a man." Jesus was indeed truly man; but in him was the mind of God. When he speaks it is not one man speaking to another; if that were so we might argue about his commands. When he speaks it is God speaking to men; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 7:11

Then the Jews sought him at the feast ,.... Some to take him and kill him, and others to hear his doctrine, and see his miracles: for all expected him at the feast, knowing it was always his custom, as it was his duty, as an Israelite, to attend at it: and said, where is he ? not naming his name; either through contempt, which might be the case of the far greater part; or through fear of the Jews; or because that he was so well known. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:11

Then the Jews sought him - By Jews here are to be understood the scribes, Pharisees, and rulers of the people, and not the inhabitants of the province of Judea. It appears, from the following verses, that many of the people were prejudiced in his favor, but they dared not to own it publicly for fear of the Jews, i.e. for fear of the rulers of the people. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:11

Verse 11 11.The Jews therefore sought him. Here we ought to consider what was the condition of the Church. For the Jews, at that time, gaped for the promised redemption like hungry men; yet, when Christ appears to them, they remain in suspense. Hence arose that murmuring and that variety of opinions. That they whisper secretly is an indication of the tyranny which the priests and scribes exercised over them. It is a shocking exhibition, indeed, that this Church, which was at that time the only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:1-53

John 7:1-53 . consists of three distinct parts: Verses 7:1-8:11 3. Christ as the Source of truth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:11

The Jews therefore sought him at the feast. The ruling and hostile powers, the unbelieving hierarchy, Caiaphas and his party ( John 6:41 , John 6:52 ; John 6:13 , John 6:15 ), because of his non-appearance in the Galilaean caravan, went hither and thither, saying, Where is he? — ἐκεῖνος , "that notorious Person," whose claims maddened us some months agone, and whose deeds are being talked of throughout the city, whom the Galilaeans would have constrained to take up arms and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:11

"Where is he?" This question may indicate different thoughts and sentiments with regard to Jesus as asked by different persons. It may be looked upon— I. AS THE QUESTION OF GENERAL INTEREST . There is no doubt that Jesus was the most interesting person of that age. His mighty works and his wonderful teaching had excited the interest of the general public, and had stirred society to its utmost depth. How many persons there were concerning whom no question was asked! They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:11-13

Inquiries and speculations concerning Christ. His entry was so private as to be almost unnoticed. I. THE ANXIETY OF THE HOSTILE JEWS TO DISCOVER HIM . "Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?" 1 . The question may have beer, asked partly through curiosity and Tartly from hostility, for it implies that a plot already existed for his destruction. 2 . Mark the contemptuous form of the question. "Where is he?" His name is not mentioned,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 7:1-13

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 7:10-13

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 7:10-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 7:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:1-53

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 7:11-13

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