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Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 7:22

(22) Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision.—Some MSS., and many editors, place the “therefore,” or, on this account, at the close of the last verse, reading, “Ye all marvel on this account,” and then the present verse, “Moses gave unto you circumcision . . .” The reading of our version is, however, better supported, and agrees better with the writer’s style. “On this account hath Moses given you circumcision, not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers.” The argument is, “Ye circumcise... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 7:23

(23) That the law of Moses should not be broken.—The text here is to be preferred to the marginal reading, though the latter has still the support of considerable authority. In the one case, the law which may not be broken is the law directing circumcision on the eighth day. In the other, “without breaking the law of Moses,” refers to the law of the Sabbath. The rule of circumcision on the eighth day (Genesis 17:12; Genesis 21:4) was adopted in the Mosaic law (Leviticus 12:3), and strictly... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 7:24

(24) Judge not according to the appearance.—He has put the case before them in its true light, I and from their own point of view. There was another Positive Precept of Moses which these judges were forgetting, though it, too, formed part of the first section of the Law read at Tabernacles (Deuteronomy 1:16-17). (Comp. Note on John 7:19.) Let them who profess to judge Him by the Law obey it, and form a just and honest opinion, and not be biased by the appearance of a mere technicality. Even if... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 7:25

(25) Then said some of them of Jerusalem.—These Jerusalemites are distinct from the multitude of John 7:20, and are acquainted with the intention which seemed so impossible to the latter. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 7:26

(26) But they, too, have reason for wonder. They hear Him speaking openly, and those who sought His death listen to Him without reply. Are they, then, convinced of the truth of His claim?Do the rulers know indeed . . .?—Read, Have the rulers come to know indeed that this Man is the Christ? The word “very” is omitted by the best MSS. The word “indeed” shows that the questioners think it impossible that the rulers can have recognised Him. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 7:27

(27) Howbeit we know this man.—They at once supply a corrective answer to their own question. They know this Man whence He is. He is the carpenter’s son, and His mother, and brethren, and sisters, are well known (Matthew 13:55-56). His brothers, indeed, are part of that multitude (John 7:10). They know that the Messiah will be of the seed and town of David (John 7:42); but they have no knowledge of an earthly home and earthly relations, and all their ideas are of a Being who will not be subject... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - John 7:1-53

John 7:17 Romanes, Thoughts on Religion, pp. 167-168. 'He that doeth My will shall know of the doctrine whether it be of God.' Were it not for that text I think I should sometimes sit down 'astonished,' and pray to die and get it all cleared up. From a letter of Kingsley (in 1845). References, VII. 17. Bishop Winnington-Ingram, Under the Dome, p. 28. Hugh Black, Christian World Pulpit, vol. 1. p. 38. H. Drummond, The Ideal Life, p. 297. F. C. Spurr, Christian World Pulpit, vol. lx. p. 228.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - John 7:1-53

Chapter 16JESUS DISCUSSED IN JERUSALEM.“And after these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for He would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill Him. Now the feast of the Jews, the feast of tabernacles, was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto Him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that Thy disciples also may behold Thy works which Thou doest. For no man doeth anything in secret, and himself seeketh to be known openly. If Thou doest these things, manifest Thyself to the world. For... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - John 7:1-53

CHAPTER 7 1. My Time is not Yet Come. (John 7:1-9 .) 2. Departure from Galilee; Sought by the Jews. (John 7:10-13 .) 3. In the Temple Teaching. (John 7:14-29 .) 4. Opposition to Him. (John 7:30-36 .) 5. The Indwelling Spirit Promised. (John 7:37-39 .) 6. The Division Among the People Because of Him. (John 7:40-44 .) 7. The Returning Officers and the Defense of Nicodemus. (John 7:45-53 .) The Lord tarried in Galilee. How He must have sought souls there as He walked in Galilee! He would... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - John 7:21

7:21 {8} Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.(8) The sabbath day (which is here set before us as a standard of all ceremonies) was not appointed to hinder, but to further and practise God’s works, amongst which the main one is the love of our neighbour. read more

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