John 7:11

11 At the feast the Jews were looking for him and saying, "Where is that man?"

John 7:11 Meaning and Commentary

John 7:11

Then the Jews sought him at the feast
Some to take him and kill him, and others to hear his doctrine, and see his miracles: for all expected him at the feast, knowing it was always his custom, as it was his duty, as an Israelite, to attend at it:

and said, where is he?
not naming his name; either through contempt, which might be the case of the far greater part; or through fear of the Jews; or because that he was so well known.

John 7:11 In-Context

9 After saying this, Jesus stayed in Galilee.

10 But after Jesus' brothers had gone to the feast, Jesus went also. But he did not let people see him.

11 At the feast the Jews were looking for him and saying, "Where is that man?"

12 Within the large crowd there, many people were whispering to each other about Jesus. Some said, "He is a good man." Others said, "No, he fools the people."

13 But no one was brave enough to talk about Jesus openly, because they were afraid of the Jews.