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John 6:4

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand.
John 6:4 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias.
2And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.
3And Jesus went up into the mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.
4Now the passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand.
5Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat?
6And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
7Philip answered him, Two hundred shillings` worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one may take a little.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.] This was the third passover, since our Lord’s baptism, and entrance on his public ministry; (see <430213>John 2:13 5:1). Whether Christ went up to this feast is not certain; some think he did not; but from what is said in (<430701>John 7:1), it looks as if he did: how nigh it was to the feast, cannot well be said. Thirty days before the feast, they began to talk about it; and especially in the last fifteen days, they made preparations for it, as being at hand f264; and if there was now so long time to it, there was time enough for Jesus to go to it.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“passover . . . was nigh--but for the reason mentioned (Joh 7:1), Jesus kept away from it, remaining in Galilee.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The passover - See the notes at Matthew 26:2, Matthew 26:17. A feast of the Jews - This is one of the circumstances of explanation thrown in by John which show that he wrote for those who were unacquainted with Jewish customs. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joh 2:13, Joh 5:1, Joh 11:55, Joh 12:1, Joh 13:1; Exo 12:6-14; Lev 23:5, Lev 23:7; Deu 16:1 John 6:5”
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