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Barnes' Notes on John 7:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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After these things - After the transactions which are recorded in the last chapters had taken place, and after the offence he had given the Jews. See John 5:18. Jesus walked - Or Jesus lived, or taught. He traveled around Galilee teaching. In Jewry - In Judea, the southern division of Palestine. Compare the notes at John 4:3. The Jews sought - That is, the rulers of the Jews. It does not appear that the common people ever attempted to take his life. return to 'Top of Page'
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