John 7:13 nasb — Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews.

NASB

"Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews."

— John 7:13, NASB

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John 7 — Context

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But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up, not publicly, but as if, in secret.

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So the Jews were seeking Him at the feast and were saying, "Where is He?"

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There was much grumbling among the crowds concerning Him; some were saying, "He is a good man"; others were saying, "No, on the contrary, He leads the people astray."

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Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews.

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But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and began to teach.

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The Jews then were astonished, saying, "How has this man become learned, having never been educated?"

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So Jesus answered them and said, "My teaching is not Mine, but His who sent Me.

John 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:13 say?
John 7:13 in the NASB reads: “Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews.”
Where is John 7:13 in the Bible?
John 7:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 13.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 7:13.
What translation should I read John 7:13 in?
John 7:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 7:13?
John 7:13 reads (NASB): “Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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