Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 7:2

"Now the feast of the Jews, the feast of tabernacles, was at hand." — John 7:2 (ASV)

And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

That is always the posture in the East; the teachers sit, and the hearers stand. We may have to try that plan one of these days; it might be better for me, and also for you. There might be less drowsiness, perhaps, if the congregation had to stand to listen to the preacher's message.