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The Leaders' Hostile Search
Commentators clarify that "the Jews" seeking Jesus were the hostile religious leaders in Jerusalem, not the general public. Their continuous search was not out of curiosity but was part of a plot to arrest him. The question "Where is he?" is seen as dismissive, like asking "Where is that fellow?", revealing their contempt.
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AT Robertson
On John 7:11
The Jews (ο Ιουδαιο). The hostile leaders in Jerusalem, not the Galilean crowds (7:12) nor the populace in Jerusalem (7:25).
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Charles Ellicott
On John 7:11
19th Century
Bishop
The Jews—that is, as before, and as in John 7:13; John 7:15, the official representatives of the nation. They kept seek…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?
And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:11
Jesus did not plan to go immediately to Jerusalem; he would wait until “the right time.” His brothers may have intended to make a show of his arriv…
John Calvin
On John 7:11
16th Century
Theologian
The Jews therefore sought him. Here we ought to consider what was the condition of the Church. For the Jews, at that time, eagerly awaited…
John Gill
On John 7:11
17th Century
Pastor
Then the Jews sought him at the feast
Some to take him and kill him, and others to hear his doctrine, and see his mi…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The brothers or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes underta…