The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?
The crowd shot back at him, 'You're literally possessed or something, who's even trying to kill you?'
Sometimes people think you're crazy when you're telling the truth they don't want to hear.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of John 7, Jesus is at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, a major Jewish festival celebrating God's provision in the wilderness, where He is publicly teaching and facing growing opposition from religious leaders. The crowd's response accuses Jesus of being possessed by a demon because they are unaware or in denial of the plots by these leaders to kill Him, stemming from His controversial claims and miracles. This exchange highlights the tension between Jesus' divine mission and the societal resistance it provoked.
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