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Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

John 7:14-36

He teaches, and discussions regarding Him are evoked. John 7:37 -end. His manifestation on the last day of the Feast, and the consequent action of the Sanhedrim.

John 7:14-36. The teaching of Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles. [Spitta supposes that the original place of paragraph John 7:15-24 was at the end of chap. 5] So far as reported this teaching is found in three short statements: (1) in justification of His authority as a teacher; (2) in assertion of His Divine origin; and (3) of His approaching departure. This threefold teaching elicited expressions of opinion from three parties: (1) from “the Jews” (John 7:15-24); (2) from inhabitants of Jerusalem (John 7:25-31); (3) from the officers sent to apprehend Him (John 7:32-36).

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  • The Bible Study New Testament

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius à Lapide

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  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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  • The Pulpit Commentaries

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  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

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