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Miracles as Messianic Proof
Commentators explain that the crowd's belief was a logical conclusion based on Old Testament prophecies (like Isaiah 35). They expected the Messiah to perform mighty works, and Jesus's signs were so powerful that they reasoned no one, not even the awaited Christ, could do more. Their question was a rhetorical way of affirming that Jesus must be the one.
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:31
18th Century
Theologian
Will he do more miracles? It was a common expectation that the Messiah would work many miracles. This opinion was founded on such passages…
AT Robertson
On John 7:31
When the Christ shall come (ο Χριστος οταν ελθη). Proleptic position of ο Χριστος again as in 27, but ελθη with οταν rather than ε…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:31
19th Century
Bishop
And many of the people believed on him.—This verse shows an advance in their faith. In John 7:12 we found “some” assertin…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:30–31
19th Century
Preacher
Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. And many of the people believed on him, and said…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:31
The response of many was belief, though it was hesitant. They did not affirm his messiahship but cautiously suggested that the Messiah would perfor…
John Calvin
On John 7:31
16th Century
Theologian
And many of the multitude believed in him. We might have thought that Christ preached to deaf and completely obstinate people; yet the Eva…
John Gill
On John 7:31
17th Century
Pastor
And many of the people believed on him Whilst some were displeased at his doctrine, others were induced by his miracles t…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:31–36
17th Century
Minister
The discourses of Jesus convinced many that he was the Messiah, but they did not have the courage to acknowledge it. It is a comfort to those who a…