John 7:11

"But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly, but as it were in secret."

Key Reflection

Jesus's decision to go up to the festival secretly while his brothers openly participated highlights the difference between religious observance out of duty and a deeper, personal commitment to following God's will. This action foreshadows Jesus's later confrontations with the Pharisees and his ultimate mission as the true fulfillment of Jewish festivals and rituals.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. No Barnes text on this verse. {e} "Then the Jews" Joh 11:56 __________________________________________________________________

Related Verses

John 11:56

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