John 7:13
Yet, no man spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews.
Webster Bible
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 bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
John 9:22These words his parents spoke, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed 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, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith to them, Peace be to you.
2 Timothy 2:9In which I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer, even to bonds; 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 →