John 7:11

11 The Jewish leaders were looking for Jesus at the festival. They kept asking, "Where is he?"

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 Having said this, he stayed in Galilee.

10 However, after his brothers left for the festival, he went too—not openly but in secret.

11 The Jewish leaders were looking for Jesus at the festival. They kept asking, "Where is he?"

12 The crowds were murmuring about him. "He's a good man," some said, but others were saying, "No, he tricks the people."

13 No one spoke about him publicly, though, for fear of the Jewish authorities.