And the Jews marveled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? 15. And the Jews marvelled ] According to the best MSS., The Jews therefore marvelled. ‘Therefore’ should also be inserted in Joh 7:16; Jesus therefore answered them. S. John’s extreme fondness for this particle in narrative is worth keeping in view. How … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:14
Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. 14. about the midst of the feast ] Literally, But now, when the feast was at the middle, or was half way past; i.e. about the fourth day. But the expression is a vague one, so that we cannot be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:13
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews. 13. no man ] Quite literally; no man dared speak openly either for or against Him, they were so afraid of the hierarchy. Experience had taught them that it was dangerous to take any line which the rulers had not formally sanctioned; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:12
And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. 12. murmuring ] Talking in an under tone, not necessarily complaining: see on Joh 6:41; Joh 6:61. Here some are for, and some against Him. ‘Among the people’ should … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:11
Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? 11. the Jews ] The hostile party, as usual: comp. Joh 7:1. Both here and in Joh 7:6 ‘then’ should rather be therefore: comp. Joh 6:53; Joh 6:67-68. The force of the ‘therefore’ here is ‘because they did not find Him in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:10
But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. 10. unto the feast ] These words have become transposed; they belong to the first clause, not to the second; Now when His brethren were gone up to the feast, then He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:9
When he had said these words unto them, he abode [still] in Galilee. 9. he abode still in Galilee ] This in conjunction with Joh 7:1 shews that S. John is quite aware that Galilee is the main scene of Christ’s ministry, as the Synoptists represent. The gaps in his narrative leave ample room for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:8
Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come. 8. Go ye up unto this feast ] ‘Ye’ is emphatic; ‘this’ is wanting in authority; we should read, go ye up unto the feast. I go not up yet ] ‘Yet,’ though … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:7
The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 7. The world ] Unbelievers; the common meaning in S. John. In Joh 7:4 ‘the world’ means all mankind. See on Joh 1:10. cannot hate you ] Because you and it are of one mind; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:6
Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready. 6. Then Jesus said ] Better, Jesus therefore saith. My time is not yet come ] i.e. My time for manifesting Myself to the world; with special reference to the Passion. It is inadequate to interpret it of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 7:6”