John 7:45
“Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then answered them the Pharisees, are ye also deceived? As well as the common people; you that have been so long in our…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870John 7:45-46
The officers - Those who had been appointed Joh 7:32 to take him. It seems that Jesus was in the midst of the people…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then came the officers - They had followed him for several days, seeking for a proper opportunity to seize on him, when…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 7:45-53
The chief priests and Pharisees are here in a close cabal, contriving how to suppress Christ; though this was the great…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Then came the officers Better, Therefore came the officers, i.e. because neither they nor any of the multitude had…