John 7:13
No one, however, spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
In Context
14But when it was now the midst of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
John 9:22This his parents said, because they feared the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed, that if any one should acknowledge him as the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42Yet even of the rulers many believed in him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge him, lest they should be put of the synagogue;
John 20:19When therefore it was evening on that day, which was the first day of the week, and the doors where the disciples were had been shut for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, Peace be to you!
2 Timothy 2:9in which I suffer hardship even unto bonds as an evil-doer; but the word of God is not bound.
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 →