John 7:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 7:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jesus therefore said, Yet a little while am I with you, and I go unto him that sent me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jesus therefore said, Yet a little while am I with you, and I go unto him that sent me.
John 7:33 — American Standard Version

Context — John 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33Jesus therefore said, Yet a little while am I with you, and I go unto him that sent me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then said Jesus unto them, etc.] To the officers that were sent to take him, and other unbelieving Jews that were about him: yet a little while am I with you; no longer than till the next passover, which was but about half a year at most: this he might say, partly to quicken the attention of the people to him, to make the best use and improvement of his ministry whilst they had it, since in a little time he would be removed from them; and partly to suggest to the officers that were sent to take him, that they, and their masters, need not have given themselves that trouble, for in a short time he should be gone from them, and till that time he should continue in spite of them. And [then] I go…”
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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
“Yet a little while, &c.--that is, "Your desire to be rid of Me will be for you all too soon fulfilled. Yet a little while and we part company--for ever; for I go whither ye cannot come: nor, even when ye at length seek Him whom ye now despise, shall ye be able to find Him"--referring not to any penitential, but to purely selfish cries in their time of desperation.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Yet a little while am I with you - It will not be long before my death. This is supposed to have been about six months before his death. This speech of Jesus is full of tenderness. They were seeking his life. He tells them that he is fully aware of it; that he will not be long with them; and implies that they should be diligent to seek him while he was yet with them. He was about to die, but they might now seek his favor and find it. When we remember that this was said to his persecutors and murderers; that it was said even while they were seeking his life, we see the special tenderness of his love. Enmity, and hate, and persecution did not prevent his offering salvation to them. I go unto…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then said Jesus - Continuing his discourse (from Joh 7:29) which they had interrupted. John 7:34”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Yet: Joh 12:35, Joh 12:36, Joh 13:1, Joh 13:3, Joh 13:33, Joh 16:5, Joh 16:16-22, Joh 17:11, Joh 17:13; Mar 16:19 John 7:34”
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