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The Disciples' Reasonable Fear
Commentators agree the disciples' protest was based on a legitimate and recent threat. They emphasize that the Jews had 'just now' sought to stone Jesus (John 10:31). From a human perspective, returning to Judea seemed like 'suicidal madness,' and their fear was a completely understandable reaction to clear and present danger.
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Albert Barnes
On John 11:8
18th Century
Theologian
Recently. About four months before, John 10:31
AT Robertson
On John 11:8
Were but now seeking to stone thee (νυν εζητουν σε λιθασα). Conative imperfect of ζητεω with reference to the event narrated in 10…
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:8
19th Century
Bishop
Master, the Jews of late sought to stone You.—Better, Rabbi, the Jews were just now seeking to stone You. (Compare Notes on John …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:7–10
19th Century
Preacher
Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again. His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:8
His proposal to the disciples that they should return to Judea was not welcomed with enthusiasm. They remembered the previous conflicts with the ru…
John Calvin
On John 11:8
16th Century
Theologian
Rabbi, the Jews but lately sought to stone thee. When the disciples dissuade him from going, they do so, not so much perhaps on his accoun…
John Gill
On John 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
[His] disciples said unto him, master
Addressing him very reverently, and with great concern for his safety, as well…
Matthew Henry
On John 11:7–10
17th Century
Minister
Christ never brings His people into any danger without going with them in it. We are inclined to think ourselves zealous for the Lord when, in real…