John 7:26

"Therefore some of them of Jerusalem said, “Isn’t this he whom they seek to kill?"

Key Reflection

This statement reflects the growing tension surrounding Jesus in Jerusalem, highlighting how his opponents recognize him but fail to grasp his true identity and significance. Their desire to eliminate him underscores their blindness to his role as the Messiah who will ultimately face a more profound form of death for the salvation of others.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 26. Do the rulers know indeed, &c. It seems from this that they supposed that the rulers had been convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, but that from some cause they were not willing yet to make it known to the people. The reasons of this opinion were these: 1st. They knew that they had attempted to kill him. 2nd. They now saw him speaking boldly to the people without interruption from the rulers. They concluded, therefore, that some change had taken place in the sentiments of the rulers in regard to him, though they had not yet made it public. The rulers. The members of the Sanhedrim, or great council of the nation, who had charge of religious affairs. Indeed. Truly; certainly.

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