Bible Commentary

Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? 25. Then said some ] Or, Some therefore said (see on Joh 6:53, Joh 7:11; Joh 7:15), i.e. in consequence of Christ’s vindication of Himself. These inhabitants of the capital know better than the provincials, who speak in Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:25”

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. 24. according to the appearance ] ‘According to the appearance’ Christ’s act was a breach of the Sabbath. This is almost certainly the meaning, although the word translated ‘appearance’ may mean ‘face,’ and is rightly translated ‘face’ in Joh 11:44 (see note there). There is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:24”

If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day? 23. that the law of Moses should not be broken ] i.e. the law about circumcision on the eighth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:23”

Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man. 22. Moses therefore gave ] Better, For this cause (Joh 12:18; Joh 12:27) Moses hath given. Comp. Joh 8:47. of Moses of the fathers ] ‘Originating with Moses originating with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:22”

Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. 21. I have done ] Better, I did. Comp. Joh 7:23. one work ] The healing of the impotent man at Bethesda: it excited the astonishment of all as being wrought on the Sabbath. Christ reminds them that on that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:21”

The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee? 20. Thou hast a devil ] The multitude who have come up from the provinces know nothing of the designs of the hierarchy, although dwellers in Jerusalem ( Joh 7:25) are better informed. These provincials think He must be possessed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:20”

Did not Moses give you the law, and [yet] none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? 19. Did not Moses give you the law? ] Here the question should probably end: and none of you doeth the law should be a simple statement in contrast to the question preceding. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:19”

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. 18. Proof almost in the form of a syllogism that He does not speak of Himself. It applies to Christ alone. Human teachers who seek God’s glory … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:18”

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or [whether] I speak of myself. 17. If any man will do his will ] As in Joh 6:67 and Joh 8:44, ‘will’ is too weak; it is not the simple future, but the verb ‘to will:’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:17”

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 16. My doctrine is not mine ] ‘The teaching which I give does not originate with Me; that is the reason why I have no need to learn in the schools. He Who sent Me communicates it to Me.’ Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:16”