After these things (μετα ταυτα). John is fond of this vague phrase (3:22; 6:1). He does not mean that this incident follows immedi…

A feast. Probably the Passover, though it is not certain. There were two other feasts—the Pentecost and the Feast of Tabernacles—at which …

A feast of the Jews.—The writer does not tell us what feast this was, and we must be content to remain without certain knowledge. …

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

For He had respect to the Law. As long as the Law lasted,…

St. Augustine of Hippo: After the miracle in Galilee, Jesus returned to Jerusalem: After this there was a feast of the Jews,…

The words “some time later” mark a break in chronological sequence. Comparison with the Synoptic accounts shows that a measurable amount of time ma…

There was a feast of the Jews. Though the Evangelist does not expressly state what feast this was, the probable conjecture is tha…

After this there was a feast of the Jews
After Christ had been in Samaria, which was four months ago, ([Reference Jo…

We are all by nature impotent people in spiritual things: blind, lame, and withered. However, full provision is made for our cure, if we pay attent…

John 5:8: Jesus said to him, “Arise, take up your bed and walk.” [n. 716]