John 7:13
Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
In Context
14About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
John 9:22His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.
John 20:19It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
Matthew Henry on John 7:2-14
Christ's Discourse with His Brethren; The Rumours Respecting Christ. 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. 4 For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, show thyself to the world. 5… Read the whole commentary →