Then 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?
So they were all looking for Jesus and talking to each other while hanging around the temple, like 'What do you think? Is he actually going to show up to the festival or not?'
Everyone was wondering if Jesus would risk coming to the big celebration.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs during the buildup to the Passover feast, a major Jewish holiday when people from across the region gathered in Jerusalem for worship and celebration. The crowd was searching for Jesus because of his recent miracles, like raising Lazarus, which had intensified scrutiny from religious leaders who saw him as a threat. As they discussed in the temple, their speculation reflected the growing tension between popular support for Jesus and the plots against his life.
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