“After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.” Setting:The verse begins with the phrase “After these things,”…

“His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.” Context:In this verse, we find Jesus’ brothers…

“For neither did his brethren believe in him.” Context:This verse is a part of the narrative in the Gospel of John, where Jesus is preparing to go to Jerusalem for…

“The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.” Context:In John 7, Jesus is in Galilee, and the Feast…

“When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.” John 7:9 (KJV) says, “When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.”…

“But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.” Context:To understand the significance of this verse,…

“Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.” Context:It is important to understand the context of a verse to grasp its meaning fully. In John 7,…

“Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.” Context:Understanding the background and setting is essential for interpreting any Bible verse. In this verse,…

“And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?” Context:The seventh chapter of the Gospel of John records events that took place during the Feast of…

“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.” Context:This verse is part of a larger conversation between Jesus and the Jews during the…