John 7:28-53

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 7:52

Art thou also of Galilee; not that they thought Nicodemus was a Galilean; they knew him well enough; but they take up this as a term of reproach against him, for that he would offer to speak one word (though never so just) on the behalf of one against whom they had such a perfect hatred. Search (say they) the Scriptures, and look if ever there came a prophet out of Galilee. Suppose this had been truth; yet, 1. What did this concern our Saviour? Who was not born in Galilee, but in Judea, in... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 7:53

As little as Nicodemus said for Christ, it put a stop to their further proceedings against Christ at present. Some think that the party of the Sadducees in the council, who valued not the Pharisees’ rites and traditions, took part with Nicodemus; so as by the overruling hand of God Christ at this time escaped their wicked counsels against him. So much is certain; but what parties in the council concurred in it, is uncertain. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 7:14-40

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 7:14. Now about the midst, etc.—The middle of the feast, or “the lesser feast.” It was the fourth day of the feast most likely. Taught.—For the first time (of which mention is made, but see John 2:13-25) openly in the temple. The excitement caused by His non-appearance at the beginning of the feast had died away; and the ruling powers seem to have taken no concerted action against Him.John 7:15. Letters.—I.e. He showed Himself to be well acquainted with the... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 7:40-53

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 7:41-42. The Christ.—Hearts open to the truth were convinced and confessed Him. But some said, etc.—These were unlike the guileless Nathanael (John 1:46-49). He asked when first told of Jesus, “Can any good thing (above all the Messiah, he meant) come out of Nazareth.” But he soon learned to think otherwise. These objectors could have inquired into the truth regarding Christ’s earthly lineage, and the place of His birth (Micah 5:2); but, unlike Nathanael, they... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 7:53

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 7:1-12. For the general exposition of this section see Homiletic Notes, pp. 233–235.John 7:2. Early in the morning (ὄρθρου).—St. John’s usual word is πρωῒ (John 20:1, and comp. Luke 21:38).John 7:3. The scribes and Pharisees.—St. John does not name the scribes in his Gospel; they are included under the general name the Jews.John 7:6. As though He heard them not.—Omitted in best copies.John 7:12. Again.—See John 7:37. Our Lord here perhaps makes use of the... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 7:37

John 7:37 All human desire, all human need, is expressed in this one word thirst. I. Take, first, what may be called the lowest thirst of all the thirst for happiness. If any man thirst, not for grace, but simply for happiness, let him come unto Jesus Christ and drink. If it is not a spiritual desire at first, coming to Christ will make it so; and if the man does not see how Jesus Christ can be of any service for his need, let him just look at the fact made abundantly plain in this text, and... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - John 7:46

John 7:46 The Epiphany of Wisdom I. On the nature of wisdom, the teaching of Holy Scripture is singularly clear and striking. It says there is a wisdom of man, and this is the knowledge of the true end or purpose of life call it happiness, call it perfection, or what you will a knowledge which answers, to some extent, those ever-recurring questions, "Why was I made?" and "What am I now?" and "Whither am I going?" This is the wisdom which the author of Ecclesiastes sought for everywhere, and yet... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - John 7:36

DISCOURSE: 1647CHRIST MAY BE SOUGHT TOO LATEJohn 7:36. What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?FROM the character of our blessed Lord we might well expect, that, in whatever circumstances he should be placed, his words and actions would be such as became an incarnate God. Accordingly we find that he was never discomposed, never disheartened; but that, as well in the prospect of a cruel death as on all other... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - John 7:37-38

DISCOURSE: 1648CHRIST’S OFFER OF THE SPIRITJohn 7:37-38. In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.OUR blessed Lord incessantly laboured for the salvation of men; nor could their ungrateful returns at all divert him from his purpose. His life was sought, and he knew that persons were sent to apprehend him:... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - John 7:39

Spirit Holy Spirit. John 14:17; John 14:26; Matthew 1:18 See summary note, (See Scofield "Matthew 1:18- :") . read more

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