John 7 · Verse 13

John 7:13

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
John 7:13, King James Version

John 7:13 in other translations

BSBYet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.
WEBYet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.
ASVYet no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
YLTno one, however, was speaking freely about him, through fear of the Jews.
DARBYHowever, no one spoke openly concerning him on account of their fear of the Jews.
BBEBut no man said anything about him openly for fear of the Jews.
WebsterYet, no man spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews.

What does John 7:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 7:11-13

11-13. Jews--the rulers. sought him--for no good end. Where is He?--He had not been at Jerusalem for probably a year and a half.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 13. Spake openly of him. The word translated openly, here, is commonly rendered boldly. This refers, doubtless, to those who really believed on him. His enemies were not silent; but his friends had not confidence to speak of him openly or boldly--that is, to speak what they really thought. Many supposed that he was the Messiah, yet even this they did not dare to profess. All that they could say in his favour was that he was a good man. There are always many such friends of Jesus in the world who are desirous of saying something good about him, but who, from fear or shame, refuse to make a full acknowledgement of him. Many will praise his morals, his precepts, and his holy life, while they are ashamed to speak of his divinity or his atonement, and still more to acknowledge that they are dependent on him for salvation.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 7:1-13

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…

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John 7:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

οὐδεὶςoudeisNo [one]G3762
μέντοιmentoihoweverG3305
παρρησίᾳparrēsiapubliclyG3954
ἐλάλειelaleiwas speakingG2980
περὶperiaboutG4012
αὐτοῦautouHimG846
διὰdiabecause ofG1223
τὸνtontheG3588
φόβονphobonfearG5401
τῶνtōnof theG3588
Ἰουδαίων.¶IoudaiōnJews.G2453

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Cross references for John 7:13

  • John 9:22

    These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

  • John 19:38

    And after this Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

  • John 20:19

    Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

  • John 12:42-43

    Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

  • Proverbs 29:25

    The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

  • Revelation 2:13

    I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

  • Galatians 2:12-13

    For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

  • John 3:2

    The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

  • John 9:34

    They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

  • 2 Timothy 2:9-13

    Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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3:2; 9:22,34; 12:42,43; 19:38; 20:19; Pr 29:25; Ga 2:12,13
2Ti 2:9-13; Re 2:13

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Context

  • John 7:12

    And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

  • John 7:13

    Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

  • John 7:14

    Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

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John 7:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Mas ninguno hablaba abiertamente de él, por miedo de los Judíos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Toutefois personne ne parlait ouvertement de lui, par crainte des Juifs.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Niemand jedoch sprach öffentlich von ihm aus Furcht vor den Juden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Nemo tamen palam loquebatur de illo propter metum Judæorum.