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John 11:57 KJV
John · chapter 11 · verse 57
Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.John 11:57 · King James Version
John 11:57 in context
55And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
56Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?
57Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- commandmententolēan order, command, charge, precept, injunction, that which is prescribed to one by reason…G1785 →
- PhariseespharisaiosA sect that seems to have started after the Jewish exile. In addition to OT books the…G5330 →
- priestsarchiereuschief priest, high priest, the high priests, these comprise in addition to one holding…G749 →
- givendidōmito give, to give something to someone, of one s own accord to give one something, to his…G1325 →
- knewginōskōto learn to know, come to know, get a knowledge of perceive, feel, to become known, to…G1097 →
- shewmēnyōto disclose or make known something secret, in a forensic sense, to inform, report, to…G3377 →
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We have here an account of the consequences of this glorious miracle, which were as usual; to some it was a savour of life unto life, to others of death unto death. I. Some were invited by it, and induced to believe.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 45-57