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Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.
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Prudence and Divine Timing
Commentators explain that Jesus' withdrawal to Ephraim was not an act of fear, but of divine wisdom. He knew the Sanhedrin had ordered his death, but his 'hour' was set for the upcoming Passover. By retreating, Jesus prudently ensured that God's perfect timetable for salvation would be fulfilled, demonstrating a balance between divine sovereignty and responsible action.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
No more openly. No more publicly, in the cities and towns. Jesus never exposed his life unnecessarily to hazard. Although the time of his …
Therefore walked no more openly (ουν ουκετ παρρησια περιεπατε). Imperfect active of περιπατεω, to walk around. Jesus saw clearly t…
19th Century
Anglican
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews.—He had heard of the decree of the Sanhedrin which had been publicly…
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Baptist
We do not find that he performed miracles there or preached, but in a holy and devout retirement, perhaps he prepared his mind for the last great w…
16th Century
Protestant
Which is called Ephraim. As to the name of the town which is mentioned here, I think that either it was pronounced at that time in a corru…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus therefore Knowing the resolution the sanhedrim had taken to put him to death, and the schemes they were formin…
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Before our gospel passover, we must renew our repentance. Thus, by voluntary purification and religious exercises, many, more devout than their nei…
13th Century
Catholic
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.
