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John 7:5

John 7:5
For neither did his brethren believe in him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For neither did his brethren believe in him. At first they might take to him, and embrace him as the Messiah, and expect…

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

Neither did his brethren believe in him - They did not receive him as the promised Messiah; but, having seen so many of…

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

For neither did his brethren believe in him Or, For not even did His brethren(as one would expect) believe on Him. It is…

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