John 7:13 net — However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.

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"However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders."

— John 7:13, NET Bible

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John 7 — Context

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But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then Jesus himself also went up, not openly but in secret.

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So the Jewish leaders were looking for him at the feast, asking,“Where is he?”

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There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some were saying,“He is a good man,” but others,“He deceives the common people.”

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However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.

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Teaching in the Temple When the feast was half over, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach.

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Then the Jewish leaders were astonished and said,“How does this man know so much when he has never had formal instruction?”

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So Jesus replied,“My teaching is not from me, but from the one who sent me.

John 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:13 say?
John 7:13 in the NET Bible reads: “However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.”
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 (NET): “However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.” 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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