John 7:13

Yet no man spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

In Context

12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, No; he deceives the people.

14Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

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Cross References

John 9:22His parents said this because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed him to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.

John 12:42Nevertheless, even among the chief rulers, many believed in him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

John 20:19Then at evening of the same day, the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, Peace be with you.

2 Timothy 2:9For which I suffer hardship, even wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not in chains.

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 →

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