John 7:13
No one however spake openly in favor of Him, for fear of the Jews.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
In Context
14But when it was now about the middle of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught.
Cross References
John 9:22These things said his parents, because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed, that if any one confessed Him to be Christ, he should be turned out of the synagogue.
John 12:42There were however many of the chief rulers that believed on Him; but because of the pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be excommunicated.
John 20:19Now the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, and the doors where the disciples were being shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be to you.
2 Timothy 2:9for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; 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 →