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The Jews therefore sought him at the feast, and said, "Where is he?"
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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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The Jews (ο Ιουδαιο). The hostile leaders in Jerusalem, not the Galilean crowds (7:12) nor the populace in Jerusalem (7:25).
19th Century
Anglican
The Jews—that is, as before, and as in John 7:13; John 7:15, the official representatives of the nation. They kept seek…
Baptist
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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Presbyterian
The brothers or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes underta…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Evangelist mentioned how our Lord’s relatives urged him to go to Judea, he also tells us what Christ replied to them. He then t…
