Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of John
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:1 JFB -> Commentary on 7:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:1 PNT -> Commentary on 7:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:1 TFG -> Commentary on 7:1 TSK -> Commentary on 7:1 TSK -> Entry for 7:1 WEN -> Notes on 7:1 NTB -> Feasts; Galilee; Jerusalem; Persecution TTT -> Judea, Modern SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 7:1 WJD -> Devotional using 7:1 7:1 - [In Context] After this, Jesus stayed in Galilee, going from village to village. He wanted to stay out of Judea where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:2 JFB -> Commentary on 7:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:2 PNT -> Commentary on 7:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:2 TFG -> Commentary on 7:2 TSK -> Commentary on 7:2 TSK -> Entry for 7:2 WEN -> Notes on 7:2 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Tabernacles, Feast Of TTT -> Feast of Tabernacles, The; Law of Moses, The EBD -> Tabernacles, Feast of WJD -> Devotional using 7:2 WJD -> Devotional using 7:2 7:2 - [In Context] But soon it was time for the Festival of Shelters,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:3 JFB -> Commentary on 7:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:3 PNT -> Commentary on 7:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:3 TFG -> Commentary on 7:3 TSK -> Commentary on 7:3 TSK -> Entry for 7:3 WEN -> Notes on 7:3 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Presumption TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Brother WJD -> Devotional using 7:3 WJD -> Devotional using 7:3 7:3 - [In Context] and Jesus' brothers urged him to go to Judea for the celebration. "Go where your followers can see your miracles!" they scoffed.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:4 JFB -> Commentary on 7:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:4 PNT -> Commentary on 7:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:4 SRN -> Study Notes on 7:4 TFG -> Commentary on 7:4 TSK -> Commentary on 7:4 TSK -> Entry for 7:4 WEN -> Notes on 7:4 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Presumption WJD -> Devotional using 7:4 WJD -> Devotional using 7:4 7:4 - [In Context] "You can't become a public figure if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, prove it to the world!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:5 JFB -> Commentary on 7:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:5 PNT -> Commentary on 7:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:5 TFG -> Commentary on 7:5 TSK -> Commentary on 7:5 TSK -> Entry for 7:5 WEN -> Notes on 7:5 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Presumption; Unbelief TTT -> Unbelief WJD -> Devotional using 7:5 WJD -> Devotional using 7:5 7:5 - [In Context] For even his brothers didn't believe in him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:6 JFB -> Commentary on 7:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:6 PNT -> Commentary on 7:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:6 TFG -> Commentary on 7:6 TSK -> Commentary on 7:6 TSK -> Entry for 7:6 WEN -> Notes on 7:6 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:6 WJD -> Devotional using 7:6 7:6 - [In Context] Jesus replied, "Now is not the right time for me to go. But you can go anytime, and it will make no difference.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:7 JFB -> Commentary on 7:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:7 PNT -> Commentary on 7:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:7 SRN -> Study Notes on 7:7 TFG -> Commentary on 7:7 TSK -> Commentary on 7:7 TSK -> Entry for 7:7 WEN -> Notes on 7:7 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Persecution; Reproof TTT -> Hatred; Hatred to Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:7 WJD -> Devotional using 7:7 7:7 - [In Context] The world can't hate you, but it does hate me because I accuse it of sin and evil.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:8 JFB -> Commentary on 7:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:8 PNT -> Commentary on 7:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:8 TFG -> Commentary on 7:8 TSK -> Commentary on 7:8 TSK -> Entry for 7:8 WEN -> Notes on 7:8 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:8 WJD -> Devotional using 7:8 7:8 - [In Context] You go on. I am not yet F32 ready to go to this festival, because my time has not yet come."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:9 JFB -> Commentary on 7:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:9 PNT -> Commentary on 7:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:9 WEN -> Notes on 7:9 NTB -> Galilee; Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:9 WJD -> Devotional using 7:9 7:9 - [In Context] So Jesus remained in Galilee.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:10 JFB -> Commentary on 7:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:10 PNT -> Commentary on 7:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:10 TFG -> Commentary on 7:10 TSK -> Commentary on 7:10 TSK -> Entry for 7:10 WEN -> Notes on 7:10 NTB -> Feasts; Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Prudence TTT -> Feasts, The Anniversary; Law of Moses, The WJD -> Devotional using 7:10 WJD -> Devotional using 7:10 7:10 - [In Context] But after his brothers had left for the festival, Jesus also went, though secretly, staying out of public view.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:11 JFB -> Commentary on 7:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:11 PNT -> Commentary on 7:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:11 TFG -> Commentary on 7:11 TSK -> Commentary on 7:11 TSK -> Entry for 7:11 WEN -> Notes on 7:11 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:11 WJD -> Devotional using 7:11 7:11 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders tried to find him at the festival and kept asking if anyone had seen him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:12 JFB -> Commentary on 7:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:12 PNT -> Commentary on 7:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:12 TFG -> Commentary on 7:12 TSK -> Commentary on 7:12 TSK -> Entry for 7:12 WEN -> Notes on 7:12 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 7:12 WJD -> Devotional using 7:12 7:12 - [In Context] There was a lot of discussion about him among the crowds. Some said, "He's a wonderful man," while others said, "He's nothing but a fraud, deceiving the people."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:13 JFB -> Commentary on 7:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:13 PNT -> Commentary on 7:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:13 TFG -> Commentary on 7:13 TSK -> Commentary on 7:13 TSK -> Entry for 7:13 WEN -> Notes on 7:13 NTB -> Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Confessing Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:13 WJD -> Devotional using 7:13 7:13 - [In Context] But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:14 JFB -> Commentary on 7:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:14 PNT -> Commentary on 7:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:14 TFG -> Commentary on 7:14 TSK -> Commentary on 7:14 TSK -> Entry for 7:14 WEN -> Notes on 7:14 NTB -> Instruction; Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Tabernacles, Feast Of; Temple WJD -> Devotional using 7:14 WJD -> Devotional using 7:14 7:14 - [In Context] Then, midway through the festival, Jesus went up to the Temple and began to teach.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:15 JFB -> Commentary on 7:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:15 PNT -> Commentary on 7:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:15 TFG -> Commentary on 7:15 TSK -> Commentary on 7:15 TSK -> Entry for 7:15 WEN -> Notes on 7:15 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Temple WJD -> Devotional using 7:15 WJD -> Devotional using 7:15 7:15 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders were surprised when they heard him. "How does he know so much when he hasn't studied everything we've studied?" they asked.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:16 JFB -> Commentary on 7:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:16 PNT -> Commentary on 7:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:16 TFG -> Commentary on 7:16 TSK -> Commentary on 7:16 TSK -> Entry for 7:16 WEN -> Notes on 7:16 NTB -> Doctrines; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Temple TTT -> Doctrines of the Gospel, The WJD -> Devotional using 7:16 WJD -> Devotional using 7:16 7:16 - [In Context] So Jesus told them, "I'm not teaching my own ideas, but those of God who sent me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:17 JFB -> Commentary on 7:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:17 PNT -> Commentary on 7:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:17 TFG -> Commentary on 7:17 TSK -> Commentary on 7:17 TSK -> Entry for 7:17 WEN -> Notes on 7:17 NTB -> Doctrines; Jesus, The Christ; Temple; Will; Wisdom TTT -> Conduct, Christian; Doctrines of the Gospel, The UTM -> Devotional using 7:17 WJD -> Devotional using 7:17 WJD -> Devotional using 7:17 7:17 - [In Context] Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:18 JFB -> Commentary on 7:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:18 PNT -> Commentary on 7:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:18 TFG -> Commentary on 7:18 TSK -> Commentary on 7:18 TSK -> Entry for 7:18 WEN -> Notes on 7:18 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Temple TTT -> Christ, Character of; Truth WJD -> Devotional using 7:18 WJD -> Devotional using 7:18 7:18 - [In Context] Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:19 JFB -> Commentary on 7:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:19 PNT -> Commentary on 7:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:19 TFG -> Commentary on 7:19 TSK -> Commentary on 7:19 TSK -> Entry for 7:19 WEN -> Notes on 7:19 NTB -> Hypocrisy; Jesus, The Christ; Persecution; Temple TTT -> Law of God, The; Law of Moses, The EBD -> Pentateuch WJD -> Devotional using 7:19 WJD -> Devotional using 7:19 7:19 - [In Context] None of you obeys the law of Moses! In fact, you are trying to kill me."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:20 JFB -> Commentary on 7:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:20 PNT -> Commentary on 7:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:20 SRN -> Study Notes on 7:20 TFG -> Commentary on 7:20 TSK -> Commentary on 7:20 TSK -> Entry for 7:20 WEN -> Notes on 7:20 NTB -> Demons; Jesus, The Christ; Persecution; Temple WJD -> Devotional using 7:20 WJD -> Devotional using 7:20 7:20 - [In Context] The crowd replied, "You're demon possessed! Who's trying to kill you?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:21 JFB -> Commentary on 7:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:21 PNT -> Commentary on 7:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:21 TFG -> Commentary on 7:21 TSK -> Commentary on 7:21 TSK -> Entry for 7:21 WEN -> Notes on 7:21 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Sabbath; Temple WJD -> Devotional using 7:21 WJD -> Devotional using 7:21 7:21 - [In Context] Jesus replied, "I worked on the Sabbath by healing a man, and you were offended.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:22 JFB -> Commentary on 7:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:22 PNT -> Commentary on 7:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:22 SRN -> Study Notes on 7:22 TFG -> Commentary on 7:22 TSK -> Commentary on 7:22 TSK -> Entry for 7:22 WEN -> Notes on 7:22 NTB -> Circumcision; Inconsistency; Jesus, The Christ; Sabbath; Temple TTT -> Circumcision EBD -> Pentateuch WJD -> Devotional using 7:22 WJD -> Devotional using 7:22 7:22 - [In Context] But you work on the Sabbath, too, when you obey Moses' law of circumcision. (Actually, this tradition of circumcision is older than the law of Moses; it goes back to Abraham.)
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:23 JFB -> Commentary on 7:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:23 PNT -> Commentary on 7:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:23 TFG -> Commentary on 7:23 TSK -> Commentary on 7:23 TSK -> Entry for 7:23 WEN -> Notes on 7:23 NTB -> Circumcision; Inconsistency; Jesus, The Christ; Sabbath; Temple TTT -> Circumcision; Sabbath, The SBD -> Sabbath WJD -> Devotional using 7:23 WJD -> Devotional using 7:23 7:23 - [In Context] For if the correct time for circumcising your son falls on the Sabbath, you go ahead and do it, so as not to break the law of Moses. So why should I be condemned for making a man completely well on the Sabbath?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:24 JFB -> Commentary on 7:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:24 PNT -> Commentary on 7:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:24 SRN -> Study Notes on 7:24 TFG -> Commentary on 7:24 TSK -> Commentary on 7:24 TSK -> Entry for 7:24 WEN -> Notes on 7:24 NTB -> Charitableness; Commandments; Jesus, The Christ; Judge; Justice; Sabbath; Temple; Uncharitableness WJD -> Devotional using 7:24 WJD -> Devotional using 7:24 7:24 - [In Context] Think this through and you will see that I am right."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:25 JFB -> Commentary on 7:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:25 PNT -> Commentary on 7:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:25 TFG -> Commentary on 7:25 TSK -> Commentary on 7:25 TSK -> Entry for 7:25 WEN -> Notes on 7:25 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Temple WJD -> Devotional using 7:25 WJD -> Devotional using 7:25 7:25 - [In Context] Some of the people who lived there in Jerusalem said among themselves, "Isn't this the man they are trying to kill?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:26 JFB -> Commentary on 7:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:26 PNT -> Commentary on 7:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:26 TFG -> Commentary on 7:26 TSK -> Commentary on 7:26 TSK -> Entry for 7:26 WEN -> Notes on 7:26 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Temple TTT -> Boldness, Holy WJD -> Devotional using 7:26 WJD -> Devotional using 7:26 7:26 - [In Context] But here he is, speaking in public, and they say nothing to him. Can it be that our leaders know that he really is the Messiah?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:27 JFB -> Commentary on 7:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:27 PNT -> Commentary on 7:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:27 TFG -> Commentary on 7:27 TSK -> Commentary on 7:27 TSK -> Entry for 7:27 WEN -> Notes on 7:27 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Temple TTT -> Human Nature of Christ, The TV -> Devotional using 7:27 WJD -> Devotional using 7:27 TV -> Devotional using 7:27 WJD -> Devotional using 7:27 TV -> Devotional using 7:27 7:27 - [In Context] But how could he be? For we know where this man comes from. When the Messiah comes, he will simply appear; no one will know where he comes from."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:28 JFB -> Commentary on 7:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:28 PNT -> Commentary on 7:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:28 TFG -> Commentary on 7:28 TSK -> Commentary on 7:28 TSK -> Entry for 7:28 WEN -> Notes on 7:28 NTB -> Blindness; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Temple TTT -> Trinity, The WJD -> Devotional using 7:28 WJD -> Devotional using 7:28 7:28 - [In Context] While Jesus was teaching in the Temple, he called out, "Yes, you know me, and you know where I come from. But I represent one you don't know, and he is true.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:29 JFB -> Commentary on 7:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:29 PNT -> Commentary on 7:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:29 TFG -> Commentary on 7:29 TSK -> Commentary on 7:29 TSK -> Entry for 7:29 WEN -> Notes on 7:29 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 7:29 WJD -> Devotional using 7:29 7:29 - [In Context] I know him because I have come from him, and he sent me to you."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:30 JFB -> Commentary on 7:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:30 PNT -> Commentary on 7:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:30 TFG -> Commentary on 7:30 TSK -> Commentary on 7:30 TSK -> Entry for 7:30 WEN -> Notes on 7:30 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Persecution TV -> Devotional using 7:30 WJD -> Devotional using 7:30 TV -> Devotional using 7:30 WJD -> Devotional using 7:30 TV -> Devotional using 7:30 7:30 - [In Context] Then the leaders tried to arrest him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his time had not yet come.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:31 JFB -> Commentary on 7:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:31 PNT -> Commentary on 7:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:31 TFG -> Commentary on 7:31 TSK -> Commentary on 7:31 TSK -> Entry for 7:31 WEN -> Notes on 7:31 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Miracles TTT -> Miracles TV -> Devotional using 7:31 WJD -> Devotional using 7:31 TV -> Devotional using 7:31 WJD -> Devotional using 7:31 TV -> Devotional using 7:31 7:31 - [In Context] Many among the crowds at the Temple believed in him. "After all," they said, "would you expect the Messiah to do more miraculous signs than this man has done?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:32 JFB -> Commentary on 7:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:32 PNT -> Commentary on 7:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:32 TFG -> Commentary on 7:32 TSK -> Commentary on 7:32 TSK -> Entry for 7:32 WEN -> Notes on 7:32 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Persecution TTT -> Pharisees, The WJD -> Devotional using 7:32 WJD -> Devotional using 7:32 7:32 - [In Context] When the Pharisees heard that the crowds were murmuring such things, they and the leading priests sent Temple guards to arrest Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:33 JFB -> Commentary on 7:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:33 PNT -> Commentary on 7:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:33 TFG -> Commentary on 7:33 TSK -> Commentary on 7:33 TSK -> Entry for 7:33 WEN -> Notes on 7:33 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Ascension of Christ, The WJD -> Devotional using 7:33 WJD -> Devotional using 7:33 7:33 - [In Context] But Jesus told them, "I will be here a little longer. Then I will return to the one who sent me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:34 JFB -> Commentary on 7:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:34 PNT -> Commentary on 7:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:34 TFG -> Commentary on 7:34 TSK -> Commentary on 7:34 TSK -> Entry for 7:34 WEN -> Notes on 7:34 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Wicked (People) WJD -> Devotional using 7:34 WJD -> Devotional using 7:34 7:34 - [In Context] You will search for me but not find me. And you won't be able to come where I am."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:35 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:35 JFB -> Commentary on 7:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:35 PNT -> Commentary on 7:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:35 TFG -> Commentary on 7:35 TSK -> Commentary on 7:35 TSK -> Entry for 7:35 WEN -> Notes on 7:35 NTB -> Dispersion; Greece; Israel, Prophecies Concerning; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Gentiles EBD -> Captivity SBD -> Captivities of the Jews WJD -> Devotional using 7:35 WJD -> Devotional using 7:35 7:35 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders were puzzled by this statement. "Where is he planning to go?" they asked. "Maybe he is thinking of leaving the country and going to the Jews in other lands, or maybe even to the Gentiles!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:36 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:36 JFB -> Commentary on 7:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:36 PNT -> Commentary on 7:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:36 TSK -> Commentary on 7:36 TSK -> Entry for 7:36 WEN -> Notes on 7:36 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:36 WJD -> Devotional using 7:36 7:36 - [In Context] What does he mean when he says, 'You will search for me but not find me,' and 'You won't be able to come where I am'?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:37 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:37 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:37 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:37 JFB -> Commentary on 7:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:37 PNT -> Commentary on 7:37 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:37 TFG -> Commentary on 7:37 TSK -> Commentary on 7:37 TSK -> Entry for 7:37 WEN -> Notes on 7:37 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Salvation; Thirst; Water TTT -> Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Feast of Tabernacles, The EBD -> Tabernacles, Feast of SBD -> Tabernacles, The Feast of SPG -> Devotional using 7:37 TV -> Devotional using 7:37 WJD -> Devotional using 7:37 TV -> Devotional using 7:37 WJD -> Devotional using 7:37 TV -> Devotional using 7:37 7:37 - [In Context] On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, "If you are thirsty, come to me!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:38 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:38 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:38 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:38 JFB -> Commentary on 7:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:38 PNT -> Commentary on 7:38 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:38 TFG -> Commentary on 7:38 TSK -> Commentary on 7:38 TSK -> Entry for 7:38 WEN -> Notes on 7:38 NTB -> Belly; Faith; Holy Spirit; Influence; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peace; Power; Quotations And Allusions; Salvation; Symbols And Similitudes; Water TTT -> Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Fountains and Springs; Gift of the Holy Spirit, The; Rivers; Water EBD -> Faith SBD -> Tabernacles, The Feast of UTM -> Devotional using 7:38 UTM -> Devotional using 7:38 TV -> Devotional using 7:38 WJD -> Devotional using 7:38 TV -> Devotional using 7:38 WJD -> Devotional using 7:38 TV -> Devotional using 7:38 7:38 - [In Context] If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water will flow out from within." F33
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:39 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:39 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:39 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:39 JFB -> Commentary on 7:39 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:39 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:39 PNT -> Commentary on 7:39 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:39 SRN -> Study Notes on 7:39 TFG -> Commentary on 7:39 TSK -> Commentary on 7:39 TSK -> Entry for 7:39 WEN -> Notes on 7:39 NTB -> Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Power; Symbols And Similitudes; Trinity; Water TTT -> Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Fountains and Springs; Gift of the Holy Spirit, The; Rivers; Water WJD -> Devotional using 7:39 WJD -> Devotional using 7:39 7:39 - [In Context] (When he said "living water," he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:40 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:40 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:40 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:40 JFB -> Commentary on 7:40 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:40 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:40 PNT -> Commentary on 7:40 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:40 TFG -> Commentary on 7:40 WEN -> Notes on 7:40 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Titles and Names of Christ WJD -> Devotional using 7:40 WJD -> Devotional using 7:40 7:40 - [In Context] When the crowds heard him say this, some of them declared, "This man surely is the Prophet." F34
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:41 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:41 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:41 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:41 JFB -> Commentary on 7:41 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:41 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:41 PNT -> Commentary on 7:41 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:41 TFG -> Commentary on 7:41 TSK -> Commentary on 7:41 TSK -> Entry for 7:41 WEN -> Notes on 7:41 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Galilee WJD -> Devotional using 7:41 WJD -> Devotional using 7:41 7:41 - [In Context] Others said, "He is the Messiah." Still others said, "But he can't be! Will the Messiah come from Galilee?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:42 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:42 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:42 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:42 JFB -> Commentary on 7:42 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:42 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:42 PNT -> Commentary on 7:42 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:42 TFG -> Commentary on 7:42 TSK -> Commentary on 7:42 TSK -> Entry for 7:42 WEN -> Notes on 7:42 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prophecy TTT -> Scriptures, The EBD -> Jesus; Micah, Book of WJD -> Devotional using 7:42 WJD -> Devotional using 7:42 7:42 - [In Context] For the Scriptures clearly state that the Messiah will be born of the royal line of David, in Bethlehem, the village where King David was born." F35
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:43 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:43 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:43 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:43 JFB -> Commentary on 7:43 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:43 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:43 PNT -> Commentary on 7:43 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:43 TSK -> Commentary on 7:43 TSK -> Entry for 7:43 WEN -> Notes on 7:43 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 7:43 WJD -> Devotional using 7:43 7:43 - [In Context] So the crowd was divided in their opinion about him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:44 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:44 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:44 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:44 JFB -> Commentary on 7:44 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:44 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:44 PNT -> Commentary on 7:44 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:44 TFG -> Commentary on 7:44 TSK -> Commentary on 7:44 TSK -> Entry for 7:44 WEN -> Notes on 7:44 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 7:44 WJD -> Devotional using 7:44 7:44 - [In Context] And some wanted him arrested, but no one touched him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:45 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:45 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:45 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:45 JFB -> Commentary on 7:45 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:45 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:45 PNT -> Commentary on 7:45 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:45 TFG -> Commentary on 7:45 TSK -> Commentary on 7:45 TSK -> Entry for 7:45 WEN -> Notes on 7:45 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Pharisees, The EBD -> Galilee WJD -> Devotional using 7:45 WJD -> Devotional using 7:45 7:45 - [In Context] The Temple guards who had been sent to arrest him returned to the leading priests and Pharisees. "Why didn't you bring him in?" they demanded.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:46 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:46 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:46 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:46 JFB -> Commentary on 7:46 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:46 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:46 PNT -> Commentary on 7:46 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:46 TFG -> Commentary on 7:46 TSK -> Commentary on 7:46 TSK -> Entry for 7:46 WEN -> Notes on 7:46 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Christ, the Prophet; Excellency and Glory of Christ, The EBD -> Galilee WJD -> Devotional using 7:46 WJD -> Devotional using 7:46 7:46 - [In Context] "We have never heard anyone talk like this!" the guards responded.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:47 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:47 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:47 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:47 JFB -> Commentary on 7:47 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:47 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:47 PNT -> Commentary on 7:47 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:47 TFG -> Commentary on 7:47 TSK -> Commentary on 7:47 TSK -> Entry for 7:47 WEN -> Notes on 7:47 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ EBD -> Galilee WJD -> Devotional using 7:47 WJD -> Devotional using 7:47 7:47 - [In Context] "Have you been led astray, too?" the Pharisees mocked.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:48 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:48 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:48 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:48 JFB -> Commentary on 7:48 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:48 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:48 PNT -> Commentary on 7:48 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:48 TSK -> Commentary on 7:48 TSK -> Entry for 7:48 WEN -> Notes on 7:48 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Pharisees TTT -> Pharisees, The; Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Galilee; Pharisees WJD -> Devotional using 7:48 WJD -> Devotional using 7:48 7:48 - [In Context] "Is there a single one of us rulers or Pharisees who believes in him?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:49 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:49 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:49 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:49 JFB -> Commentary on 7:49 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:49 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:49 PNT -> Commentary on 7:49 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:49 TSK -> Commentary on 7:49 TSK -> Entry for 7:49 WEN -> Notes on 7:49 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Law of Moses, The EBD -> Galilee WJD -> Devotional using 7:49 WJD -> Devotional using 7:49 7:49 - [In Context] These ignorant crowds do, but what do they know about it? A curse on them anyway!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:50 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:50 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:50 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:50 JFB -> Commentary on 7:50 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:50 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:50 PNT -> Commentary on 7:50 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:50 TFG -> Commentary on 7:50 TSK -> Commentary on 7:50 TSK -> Entry for 7:50 WEN -> Notes on 7:50 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Nicodemus EBD -> Galilee; Nicodemus WJD -> Devotional using 7:50 WJD -> Devotional using 7:50 7:50 - [In Context] Nicodemus, the leader who had met with Jesus earlier, then spoke up.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:51 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:51 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:51 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:51 JFB -> Commentary on 7:51 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:51 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:51 PNT -> Commentary on 7:51 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:51 TFG -> Commentary on 7:51 TSK -> Commentary on 7:51 TSK -> Entry for 7:51 WEN -> Notes on 7:51 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Justice; Nicodemus; Self-Defense; Trial TTT -> Courts of Justice EBD -> Galilee; Nicodemus WJD -> Devotional using 7:51 WJD -> Devotional using 7:51 7:51 - [In Context] "Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?" he asked.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 7:52 DSN -> Synopsis on 7:52 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:52 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:52 JFB -> Commentary on 7:52 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:52 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:52 PNT -> Commentary on 7:52 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:52 TFG -> Commentary on 7:52 TSK -> Commentary on 7:52 TSK -> Entry for 7:52 WEN -> Notes on 7:52 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Nicodemus; Scriptures; Word Of God TTT -> Galilee; Scriptures, The EBD -> Galilee; Nicodemus WJD -> Devotional using 7:52 WJD -> Devotional using 7:52 7:52 - [In Context] They replied, "Are you from Galilee, too? Search the Scriptures and see for yourself – no prophet ever comes from Galilee!"
Study Resource List DSN -> Synopsis on 7:53 GEB -> Study Notes on 7:53 GSB -> Study Notes on 7:53 JFB -> Commentary on 7:53 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 7:53 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 7:53 PNT -> Commentary on 7:53 RWP -> Study Notes on 7:53 SRN -> Study Notes on 7:53 TFG -> Commentary on 7:53 TSK -> Commentary on 7:53 TSK -> Entry for 7:53 WEN -> Notes on 7:53 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Nicodemus SBD -> New Testament 7:53 - [In Context] Then the meeting broke up and everybody went home.
FOOTNOTES: F32: Some manuscripts omit yet. F33: Or "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water will flow from the heart of those who believe in me." F34: See Deut 18:15, 18. F35: See Mic 5:2.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.