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97321 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.2 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:1 ): because the Jews, the people in Judea and Jerusalem, sought to kill him, for curing the impotent man on the sabbath day, John 5:16. They thought to be the …
97322 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.3 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:2 ), one of the three solemnities which called for the personal attendance of all the males at Jerusalem; see the institution of it, Leviticus 23:34; and …
97323 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.5 (Matthew Henry)
1. Their ambition and vain-glory in urging him to make a more public appearance than he did: “ Depart hence ,” said they, “ and go into Judea ( John 7:3 ), where thou wilt make a better figure than thou canst here.”
97324 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.7 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:5 ), if they had, they would not have said this. Observe, [1.] It was an honour to be of the kindred of Christ, but no saving honour; they that hear his word and keep …
97325 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.8 (Matthew Henry)
… it. [7.] They seem to question the truth of the miracles he wrought, in saying, “ If thou do these things, if they will bear the test of a public scrutiny in the courts …
97326 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.9 (Matthew Henry)
… , John 7:6-7:8. Though there were so many base insinuations in it, he answered them mildly. Note, Even that which is said without reason should be answered without …
97327 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.10 (Matthew Henry)
… , John 7:7. They, in showing themselves to the world, did not expose themselves: “ The world cannot hate you, for you are of the world, its children, its servants, and …
97328 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.11 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:8 ): Go you up to this feast, I go not up yet. [1.] He allows their going to the feast, though they were carnal and hypocritical in it. Note, Even those who go not to …
97329 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.12 (Matthew Henry)
… , John 7:9. He, saying these things to them ( tauta de eipon ) abode still in Galilee; because of this discourse he continued there; for, (1.) He would not be influenced …
97330 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.14 (Matthew Henry)
5. The great expectation that there was of him among the Jews at Jerusalem, John 7:11-7:14. Having formerly come up to the feasts, and signalized himself by the miracles he wrought, he had made himself the subject of much discourse and observation.
97331 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.15 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:11 ): The Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he ? [1.] The common people longed to see him there, that they might have their curiosity gratified with …
97332 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.16 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:12 ): There was much murmuring, or muttering rather, among the people concerning him. The enmity of the rulers against Christ, and their enquiries after …
97333 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.17 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:14 ): He went up into the temple, and taught, according to his custom when he was at Jerusalem. His business was to preach the gospel of the kingdom, and he did …
97334 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.20 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:15 ): They marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned ? Observe here, [1.] That our Lord Jesus was not educated in the schools of the …
97335 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.22 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:16 ): My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. They were offended because he undertook to teach though he had never learned, in answer to which he tells …
97336 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.23 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:17 ): If any man be willing to do the will of God, have his will melted into the will of God, he shall know of the doctrine whether it be of God or whether I speak …
97337 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.24 (Matthew Henry)
… , John 7:18. First, See here the character of a deceiver: he seeketh his own glory, which is a sign that he speaks of himself, as the false Christs and false prophets …
97338 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.26 (Matthew Henry)
… , John 7:19. How could they for shame censure him for a breach of the law of Moses, when they themselves were such notorious breakers of it? Did not Moses give you …
97339 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.27 (Matthew Henry)
… ( John 7:20 ): Thou has a devil; who goes about to kill thee ? This intimates, [1.] The good opinion they had of their rulers, who, they think, would never attempt so atrocious …
97340 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1005.29 (Matthew Henry)
… , John 7:21. You cannot choose but marvel at it as truly great, and altogether supernatural; you must all own it to be marvellous.” Or, “Though I have done but one work …