John 7:45

“Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees, etc.] Who were assembled together in council, as the great sanhedrim of the nation; who were sitting and expecting Jesus to be brought before them. The same officers they sent to take him, (<430732>John 7:32), returned to them without him; for though they were sent on that errand which they intended to have performed, yet they were not on the side of those who were for seizing him by force, nor of those who objected to his being the Messiah; but rather took part with those who affirmed he was the Messiah; or at least looked upon him to be some extraordinary prophet: and they said unto them; that is, the chief priests and Pharisees…”

“Then came the officers--"sent to take him" (Joh 7:32). Why . . . not brought him?--already thirsting for their Victim, and thinking it an easy matter to seize and bring Him.”

“The officers - Those who had been appointed John 7:32 to take him. It seems that Jesus was in the midst of the people addressing them, and that they happened to come at the very time when he was speaking. They were so impressed and awed with what he said that they dared not take him. There have been few instances of eloquence like this. His speaking had so much evidence of truth, so much proof that he was from God, and was so impressive and persuasive, that they were convinced of his innocence, and they dared not touch him to execute their commission. We have here: A remarkable testimony to the commanding eloquence of Jesus. Wicked men may be awed and restrained by the presence of a good…”

“7:45-52 The story concludes with the Jewish leaders frustrated and the world divided over Jesus (cp. 7:25-27, 31-32). • guards returned: See 7:32.”

“the officers: Joh 7:32; Act 5:21-27 John 7:46”