L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:1-53
HIS BROTHERS UNBELIEVING (vs.1-9) The Lord continued for a time in Galilee. He would not then return to Judea because of the Jews' murderous intentions. This was certainly not fear, but sober, lowly wisdom that sought only the will of the Father. He would not unduly enflame the antagonism of the Jews, just as He had told the disciples that, if they were persecuted in one city, to flee to another. He would however be present in Jerusalem at the proper time for the sacrificing of Himself, as... read more
Geneva Study Bible - John 7:19
7:19 {7} Did not Moses give you the law, and [yet] none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?(7) None boast more confidently that they themselves are the defenders of the law of God than they that break it most impudently. read more