John 7:30

And many of the people believed on him,.... Whilst some were displeased at his doctrine, others were induced by his miracles to believe on him, as an extraordinary person, if not the Messiah; and…

Then they sought to take him - The rulers and their friends. They did this: 1.Because of his reproof; and, 2.For professing to be the Messiah. His hour - The proper and the appointed time for his…

Here is, I. Christ's public preaching in the temple (Joh 7:14): He went up into the temple, and taught, according to his custom when he was at Jerusalem. His business was to preach the gospel of the…

Then they sought Better, Therefore they kept seeking (imperfect of continued action) in consequence of His publicly claiming Divine origin and mission. -They" means the rulers, the Sanhedrin; not the…