John 7:13
Nevertheless no man spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
In Context
14Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:25The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
John 9:22These words spoke his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
John 20:19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and says unto them, Peace be unto you.
2 Timothy 2:9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word (o. logos) 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 →