Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.Now at the middle of the feast — Which lasted eight days. It is probable this was on the Sabbath day.Jesus went up into the temple — Directly, without stopping any where else. read more
And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?How does this man know letters, having never learned? — How comes he to be so well acquainted with sacred literature as to be able thus to expound the Scripture, with such propriety and gracefulness, seeing he has never learned this, at any place of education? read more
Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.My doctrine is not mine — Acquired by any labour of learning; but his that sent me - Immediately infused by him. read more
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.If any man be willing to do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God — This is a universal rule, with regard to all persons and doctrines. He that is thoroughly willing to do it, shall certainly know what the will of God is. read more
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.There is no unrighteousness in him — No deceit or falsehood. read more
Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?But ye are unrighteous; for ye violate the very law which ye profess so much zeal for. read more
The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?The people answered, Thou hast a devil — A lying spirit.Who seeketh to kill thee? — These, coming from distant parts, probably did not know the design of the priests and rulers. read more
Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.I did — At the pool of Bethesda: one work - Out of many: and ye all marvelled at it - Are amazed, because I did it on the Sabbath day. read more
Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.Moses gave you circumcision — The sense is, because Moses enjoined you circumcision (though indeed it was far more ancient than him) you think it no harm to circumcise a man on the Sabbath: and are ye angry at me (which anger had now continued sixteen months) for doing so much greater a good, for healing a man, body and soul, on the Sabbath? read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - John 7:13
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.However no man spake openly of him — Not in favour of him: for fear of the Jews - Those that were in authority. read more