Skip to content

John 7:34

John 7:34
Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said the Jews among themselves,.... That is, the unbelieving, scoffing Jews; it may be the officers, at least some of them, that were sent to take him:

whither will he go that we shall not find…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ye shall seek me - This probably means simply, Ye shall seek the Messiah. Such will be your troubles, such the calamities that will come on the nation, that you will earnestly desire the coming of the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me - When the Roman armies come against you, you will vainly seek for a deliverer. But ye shall be cut off in your sins, because ye did not believe in me; and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 7:14-36

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Ye shall seek me From Joh 13:33 it seems almost certain that these words are not to be understood of seeking His life:rather of seeking for helpat His hands. Comp. Joh 8:21. It is best, however, not…