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A Vivid Historical Setting
Commentators explain that 'Solomon's Porch' was a large, covered colonnade within the temple complex. The detail that 'it was winter' explains why Jesus was walking in this sheltered public space. This specific detail adds a sense of historical realism and eyewitness testimony to the account, setting the stage for the confrontation that follows.
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AT Robertson
On John 10:23
Was walking (περιεπατε). Imperfect active of περιπατεω, to walk around, picturesque imperfect.
In Solomon's porch <…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:23
19th Century
Bishop
And Jesus walked in the temple . . .—Better, and Jesus was walking. The scene is remembered and pictured as it took place…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:17–26
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:23
The Feast of Dedication, now known as Hanukkah, was established as a memorial to the purification and rededication of the temple by Judas Maccabeus…
John Calvin
On John 10:23
16th Century
Theologian
And Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. The Evangelist designates Solomon’s porch as the temple; not th…
John Gill
On John 10:23
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus walked in the temple
To keep himself warm, and to secure him the better from the inclemency of the weather…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:22–30
17th Century
Minister
All who have anything to say to Christ may find him in the temple. Christ would have us believe; we make ourselves doubt. The Jews understood his m…