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John 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 21

1 And after these things Jesus was walking in Galilee; for He did not desire to walk in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill Him.

2 And the Feast of the Jews, The Feast of Tabernacles was near.

3 Therefore His brothers said to Him, Depart from here and go to Judea, that Your disciples will also see Your works which You are doing,

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Chapter Summary

1 Jesus reproves the ambition and boldness of His kinsmen: 14 teaches in the temple. 40 Differing opinions of Him among the people..

Key Greek Words

Χριστός Christ, Messiah G5547
διδαχή teaching, doctrine G1322
πιστεύω believe into G4100
ἑορτή feast (of Tabernacles) G1859
διψάω thirst G1372
πνεῦμα Spirit G4151

People & Context

Jesus

Teaches in the temple at the Feast of Tabernacles and promises living water to those who believe

The Jews

Religious leaders seeking to kill Jesus; marvel at His teaching and dispute His origin

Pharisees

Send officers to seize Jesus and rebuke them for not arresting Him

Nicodemus

A ruler who came to Jesus by night; defends giving Him a fair hearing under the Law

Chief priests

Join the Pharisees in dispatching officers to arrest Jesus

Moses

Lawgiver invoked over circumcision and Sabbath healing in Jesus' defense

Timeline

Feast of Tabernacles Teaching

Jesus teaches openly in the temple during the feast, offering rivers of living water, which causes severe division among the crowds regarding His identity.

John 7:14-43

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