Chapter 7:
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| Matthew Henry
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Luke Acts
John 7
Concise Complete
Christ goes to the feast of tabernacles. (1-13) His
discourse at the feast. (14-39) The people dispute concerning Christ. (40-53)
Verses 1-13 The
brethren or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted, when they found there was no
prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes undertake to
counsel those employed in the work of God; but they only advise what appears
likely to promote present advantages. The people differed about his doctrine and
miracles, while those who favoured him, dared not openly to avow their
sentiments. Those who count the preachers of the gospel to be deceivers, speak
out, while many who favour them, fear to get reproach by avowing regard for
them.
Verses 14-24 Every
faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own
finding out, but is from God's word, through the teaching of his Spirit. And
amidst the disputes which disturb the world, if any man, of any nation, seeks to
do the will of God, he shall know whether the doctrine is of God, or whether men
speak of themselves. Only those who hate the truth shall be given up to errors
which will be fatal. Surely it was as agreeable to the design of the sabbath to
restore health to the afflicted, as to administer an outward rite. Jesus told
them to decide on his conduct according to the spiritual import of the Divine
law. We must not judge concerning any by their outward appearance, but by their
worth, and by the gifts and graces of God's Spirit in them.
Verses 25-30 Christ
proclaimed aloud, that they were in error in their thoughts about his origin. He
was sent of God, who showed himself true to his promises. This declaration, that
they knew not God, with his claim to peculiar knowledge, provoked the hearers;
and they sought to take him, but God can tie men's hands, though he does not
turn their hearts.
Verses 31-36 The
discourses of Jesus convinced many that he was the Messiah; but they had not
courage to own it. It is comfort to those who are in the world, but not of it,
and therefore are hated by it and weary of it, that they shall not be in it
always, that they shall not be in it long. Our days being evil, it is well they
are few. The days of life and of grace do not last long; and sinners, when in
misery, will be glad of the help they now despise. Men dispute about such
sayings, but the event will explain them.
Verses 37-39 On the
last day of the feast of tabernacles, the Jews drew water and poured it out
before the Lord. It is supposed that Christ alluded to this. If any man desires
to be truly and for ever happy, let him apply to Christ, and be ruled by him.
This thirst means strong desires after spiritual blessings, which nothing else
can satisfy; so the sanctifying and comforting influences of the Holy Spirit,
were intended by the waters which Jesus called on them to come to Him and drink.
The comfort flows plentifully and constantly as a river; strong as a stream to
bear down the opposition of doubts and fears. There is a fulness in Christ, of
grace for grace. The Spirit dwelling and working in believers, is as a fountain
of living, running water, out of which plentiful streams flow, cooling and
cleansing as water. The miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit we do not expect,
but for his more common and more valuable influences we may apply. These streams
have flowed from our glorified Redeemer, down to this age, and to the remote
corners of the earth. May we be anxious to make them known to others.
Verses 40-53 The
malice of Christ's enemies is always against reason, and sometimes the staying
of it cannot be accounted for. Never any man spake with that wisdom, and power,
and grace, that convincing clearness, and that sweetness, wherewith Christ
spake. Alas, that many, who are for a time restrained, and who speak highly of
the word of Jesus, speedily lose their convictions, and go on in their sins!
People are foolishly swayed by outward motives in matters of eternal moment, are
willing even to be damned for fashion's sake. As the wisdom of God often chooses
things which men despise, so the folly of men commonly despises those whom God
has chosen. The Lord brings forward his weak and timid disciples, and sometimes
uses them to defeat the designs of his enemies.
Chapter 7:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Lightfoot
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
| McGee
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Luke Acts
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
