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Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had commanded that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, that they might seize him.
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An Official Decree
Commentators explain that this was not a casual threat but an official decree from the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council. This formal command explains the public tension and why people were questioning whether Jesus would dare to appear at the feast, as anyone who knew his location was legally bound to report him.
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The chief priests and the Pharisees (ο αρχιερεις κα ο Φαρισαιο). The Sanhedrin.
Had given commandment (δεδ…
19th Century
Anglican
Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees.—If the word translated “both” is regarded as part of the text, it would connect this…
Baptist
They could not deny the miracle: they could arrest and punish the miracle-worker.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees Who were of the sanhedrim:
had given a commandment
Presbyterian
Before our gospel passover, we must renew our repentance. Thus, by voluntary purification and religious exercises, many, more devout than their nei…
