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John 7:4

John 7:4
For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly . If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For there is no man that doeth anything in secret,.... For so they reckoned his doing miracles in such a corner of the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870John 7:4-5

For there is no man ... - The brethren of Jesus supposed that he was influenced as others are. As it is a common thing…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

No man that doeth any thing in secret, etc. - They took it for granted that Christ was influenced by the same spirit…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 7:1-13

We have here, I. The reason given why Christ spent more of his time in Galilee than in Judea (Joh 7:1): because the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

there is no man that doeth More simply, no man doeth.

and he himself seeketh i.e. no one does anything in secret and is…