They sought therefore for Jesus (εζητουν ουν τον Ιησουν). Imperfect active of ζητεω and common ουν of which John is so fond. They …

Will not come to the feast? They doubted whether he would come. On the one hand, it was required by law that all males should come. On the…

Then sought they for Jesus, and spake . . .—The words imply a continuance of seeking and speaking. They describe the scen…

They had heard much of him in the country. Country people coming to town want to hear the great minister—to see the great Prophet: so that is their…

Origen of Alexandria: After this resolution by the Chief Priests and Pharisees, Jesus was more cautious about showing Himself…

They therefore sought Jesus. The Evangelist's purpose is to show how extensively Christ's fame had spread throughout all of Judea; for tho…

Then sought they for Jesus
That is, the country people; some on one account, and some on another; some out of curios…

Before our gospel passover, we must renew our repentance. Thus, by voluntary purification and religious exercises, many, more devout than their nei…

And the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where He was, he should report it, so that they might apprehend Him.