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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:34

Ye shall seek me - This probably means simply, Ye shall seek the Messiah. Such will be your troubles, such the calamities that will come on the nation, that you will earnestly desire the coming of the Messiah. You will seek for a Deliverer, and will look for feign that he may bring deliverance. This does not mean that they would seek for Jesus and not be able to find him, but that they would desire the aid and comfort of the Messiah, and would be disappointed. Jesus speaks of himself as the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:35

The dispersed among the Gentiles - To the Jews scattered among the Gentiles, or living in distant parts of the earth. It is well known that at that time there were Jews dwelling in almost every land. There were multitudes in Egypt, in Asia Minor, in Greece, in Rome, etc., and in all these places they had synagogues. The question which they asked was whether he would leave an ungrateful country, and go into those distant nations and teach them.Gentiles - In the original, Greeks. All those who... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:37

In the last day - The eighth day of the festival.That great day - The day of the holy convocation or solemn assembly, Leviticus 23:36. This seems to have been called the great day:1.Because of the solemn assembly, and because it was the closing scene.2.Because, according to their traditions, on the previous days they offered sacrifices for the pagan nations as well as for themselves, but on this day for the Jews only (Lightfoot).3.Because on this day they abstained from all servile labor... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

He that believeth on me - He that acknowledges me as the Messiah, and trusts in me for salvation.As the scripture hath said - This is a difficult expression, from the fact that no such expression as follows is to be found literally in the Old Testament. Some have proposed to connect it with what precedes - “He that believeth on me, as the Old Testament has commanded or required” - but to this there are many objections. The natural and obvious meaning here is, doubtless, the true one; and Jesus... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:30-32

John 7:30-32. Then they sought to take him “The defence which he made did not pacify his enemies, for some of them would gladly have apprehended him; however, none of them had the courage to lay hands on him, being restrained by Providence, because the season of his sufferings was not yet come.” And many of the people believed on him “In the mean time the miracle which he had lately performed on the infirm man was so great and so well known, and this defence, by which he justified... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:33-34

John 7:33-34. Then said Jesus Continuing his discourse, (from John 7:29,) which they had interrupted, Yet a little while am I with you My ministry among you is drawing toward a conclusion; you ought, therefore, while it lasts, to make the best possible improvement of it. For ye shall seek me, and shall not find me You shall earnestly desire my presence with you, but shall not obtain it. “This seeking for the Messiah was general through the nation, during the calamities in Judea,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:35-36

John 7:35-36. Then said the Jews, Whither will he go Jesus spake concerning his death, resurrection, and ascension, but the Jews did not understand him; for they imagined that he threatened to leave them, and go among their brethren of the dispersion. Will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles Greek, των Ελληνων , of the Greeks, that is, the Jews scattered abroad in different nations, Greece particularly; and teach the Gentiles Τους Ελληνας , the Greeks, the heathen themselves.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:37

John 7:37 . In the last day, &c. Namely, the eighth day, when, according to the institution of Moses, (Leviticus 23:34; Leviticus 23:36; Numbers 29:35, where see the notes,) there was to be a holy convocation, or general and solemn assembly of the people, attended with some extraordinary sacrifices. This day is called the great day of the feast, on account of the high esteem in which the nation of the Jews held it, as a day kept holy solely on their own account. On the seven preceding... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:38-39

John 7:38-39. He that believeth on me With a living faith, and with his heart unto righteousness; as the Scripture hath said As God in the Scriptures hath promised and attested in many places; out of his belly From within him, from his mind and heart; shall flow rivers of living water He shall receive spiritual blessings, or communications of divine grace, in so great an abundance, that he shall not only be refreshed and comforted himself, but shall be instrumental in refreshing and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:14-44

86. Jesus teaches in the temple (John 7:14-44)The Feast of Tabernacles lasted a week. After the excitement of the first two or three days had died down, Jesus began to teach in the temple. People were impressed with his teaching, though he taught not to gain honour for himself but to bring glory to God who had sent him. If people loved God and wanted to do his will, they would see that what Jesus taught was the truth of God (John 7:14-18). The Jews accused Jesus of breaking the law, because on... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:38

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:30-32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:33-34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:35-36

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:37

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:38-39

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 7:14-44

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