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The Locals Were 'In the Know'
Commentators emphasize a key distinction: the speakers here are residents "of Jerusalem," not the general pilgrim crowd. Unlike the pilgrims who were unaware of any death plot (v. 20), these city dwellers knew the religious leaders were actively seeking to kill Jesus. This inside knowledge explains their astonishment at seeing him teaching so openly and fearlessly.
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AT Robertson
On John 7:25
Some therefore of them of Jerusalem (ουν τινες εκ των Ιεροσολυμειτων). The people of the city in contrast to the multitude of pilg…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:25
19th Century
Bishop
Then said some of them of Jerusalem.—These Jerusalemites are distinct from the multitude of John 7:20, and are acquainted…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:24–25
19th Century
Preacher
Perhaps some of the same people who had asked Christ, "Who goeth about to kill thee?" now inquired, "Is not this he, whom they seek to…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:25
The people were confused about the conflict between Jesus and the religious authorities. They wondered why he wasn’t censored if he was such a thre…
John Calvin
On John 7:25
16th Century
Theologian
Some of the inhabitants of Jerusalem; that is, those to whom the rulers had communicated their plots and who knew how much Christ was hate…
John Gill
On John 7:25
17th Century
Pastor
Then said some of them of Jerusalem
Who were inhabitants of Jerusalem, and so are distinguished from the people, ([R…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:25–30
17th Century
Minister
Christ proclaimed aloud that they were in error in their thoughts about his origin. He was sent by God, who showed himself true to his promises. Th…