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Strategic and Courageous Timing
Commentators note that Jesus' appearance was not random. He waited until the middle of the feast, when crowds were at their peak, to begin teaching. This was both a strategic move to reach the largest possible audience and an act of immense courage, as he boldly appeared in the temple despite knowing the leaders were seeking him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:14
18th Century
Theologian
About the midst. Or about the middle of the feast. It continued eight days.
The temple. See Barnes on Matthew 21:12.
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AT Robertson
On John 7:14
But when it was now in the midst of the feast (ηδη δε της εορτης μεσουσης). Literally, "But feast being already midway." Genitive …
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:14
19th Century
Bishop
Now about the midst of the feast.—Better, But now, when it was the middle of the feast (Compare to John 7:8.) This was the techni…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:14
19th Century
Preacher
He was no coward, so he boldly showed himself in the midst of the throng in the temple.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:14
Jesus remained in seclusion until the feast was half completed and then appeared in the temple court to teach. His absence during the first half of…
John Calvin
On John 7:14
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus went up into the temple. We now see that Christ was not so afraid as to stop carrying out his office; for the reason for his delay w…
John Gill
On John 7:14
17th Century
Pastor
Now about the midst of the feast
About the fourth day of it, for it lasted eight days; this might be on the sabbath …
Matthew Henry
On John 7:14–24
17th Century
Minister
Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own discovery, but is from God's word, through the teaching of His…