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John 7:13 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for John 7:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 7 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.”
John 7:13 (KJV)
Commentary on John 7:13
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews. Despite the murmuring (verse 12), open discussion was suppressed. 'No man' (oudeis) indicates universal silence. 'Spake openly' (parrēsia elalei) means frank, public speech. The reason: 'fear of the Jews' (phobos tōn Ioudaiōn). 'The Jews' here clearly means authorities, not people generally (since the people are the ones fearing). This fear anticipates John 9:22 where parents fear excommunication from synagogue for confessing Christ. The authorities' intimidation tactics worked to silence discussion, though couldn't prevent private murmu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 7:13
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“he would be put out of the synagogue.”
“Joseph of Arimathaea”
“on that day”
“but because of the Pharisees they didn't confess it”
“but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.”
“he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came”
“Wherein I suffer trouble”
“and said to him”
“You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? They threw him out.”