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Then they sought for Jesus and spoke one with another, as they stood in the temple, "What do you think? Isn`t he coming to the feast?"
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A Nation's Mixed Motives
Commentators explain that the crowds in the temple were a mix of people with varied motives. Some were simply curious to see a famous prophet, others hoped for a miracle, while some may have intended to betray him for a reward. This widespread discussion, from different perspectives, shows how Jesus' fame had captivated the entire nation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
They sought therefore for Jesus (εζητουν ουν τον Ιησουν). Imperfect active of ζητεω and common ουν of which John is so fond. They …
19th Century
Anglican
Then sought they for Jesus, and spake . . .—The words imply a continuance of seeking and speaking. They describe the scen…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
They therefore sought Jesus. The Evangelist's purpose is to show how extensively Christ's fame had spread throughout all of Judea; for tho…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then sought they for Jesus That is, the country people; some on one account, and some on another; some out of curios…
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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.
