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Faith is Personal, Not Inherited
Commentators emphasize that a spiritual relationship with Christ is what matters, not a physical one. Being related to Jesus didn't grant his brothers saving faith. This teaches that salvation is a personal decision and a work of God's grace, not something passed down through family lines.
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John
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Albert Barnes
On John 7:4–5
18th Century
Theologian
For there is no man... (John 7:4). The brethren of Jesus supposed that he was influenced as others are. As it is a common thin…
AT Robertson
On John 7:5
For even his brethren did not believe on him (ουδε γαρ ο αδελφο αυτου επιστευον εις αυτον). Literally, "For not even were his brot…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:5
19th Century
Bishop
For neither did his brethren believe.—Compare Note on John 7:3. The words do not admit of any other meaning than the obvi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:1–5
19th Century
Preacher
After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. Now the Jews' feast of taberna…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:5
Because the gathering in Jerusalem brought together pilgrims from every section of Palestine, Jesus’ brothers saw an excellent opportunity for him …
John Calvin
On John 7:5
16th Century
Theologian
For even his brethren did not believe in him. From this we infer how small is the value of carnal relationship; for the Holy Spirit stamps…
John Gill
On John 7:5
17th Century
Pastor
For neither did his brethren believe in him .
At first they might take to him, and embrace him as the Messiah, and e…
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…