John 7:1

Jesus Teaches at the Feast · John 7:1–24
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Translations

Modern
After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.
Traditional
After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.
Literal
And after these things, Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was not wanting to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him.
Latin
Post hæc autem ambulabat Jesus in Galilæam: non enim volebat in Judæam ambulare, quia quærebant eum Judæi interficere.

Interlinear

Greek
English
After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.

Notes

This chapter describes Jesus at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus used parts of the feast to reveal his true identity to his fellow Jews and to show that he had fulfilled the feast's essential meaning (see 7:37–39; 8:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Spirit of Jesus Christ Travel

Topics

Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): All Males Were Required to Attend Galilee: The Northern District of Palestine: Jesus Resides In Jerusalem: Modern Judea: Called: Jewry Persecution of Jesus