Then
This word indicates a conclusion or transition from the preceding events. In the context of John 7, Jesus had been teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant Jewish festival. The use of "then" suggests a shift from the public discourse and debate about Jesus' identity to a more private setting.

each
The term "each" refers to the individuals present at the scene, likely including the crowd, religious leaders, and possibly the disciples. This highlights the personal decision of every individual to leave the public gathering. It underscores the varied responses to Jesus' teachings, as some were intrigued, others skeptical, and some hostile.

went
The action of going implies a departure from the temple area where Jesus had been teaching. This movement signifies the end of a significant moment of public teaching and interaction. It also reflects the normalcy of returning to daily life after a religious festival, a common practice in Jewish culture.

to his own home
This phrase indicates a return to personal and private spaces. In the Jewish context, the home was a place of family, rest, and reflection. The mention of "his own home" suggests a return to familiar surroundings where individuals could ponder the events and teachings they had witnessed. It also contrasts with Jesus, who often had no place to lay His head, highlighting His unique mission and sacrifice. This phrase can also be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual state of individuals, as some may have returned unchanged, while others may have been deeply affected by Jesus' words.

1. Jesus
- Central figure in the Gospel of John, whose teachings and actions are the focus of the account.

2. The Crowd
- The people who had gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, listening to Jesus' teachings.

3. Jerusalem
- The city where the events of John 7 take place, particularly during the Feast of Tabernacles.

4. The Feast of Tabernacles
- A significant Jewish festival that serves as the backdrop for the events in John 7.

5. The Pharisees and Chief Priests
- Religious leaders who were often in opposition to Jesus and His teachings.The Choice of Response
Each person went to their own home, symbolizing the personal decision each must make regarding Jesus' teachings. Reflect on how you respond to Jesus' words in your daily life.

The Temporary vs. the Eternal
The crowd returned to their temporary homes, while Jesus offers an eternal dwelling with Him. Consider where you place your focus—on temporary comforts or eternal truths.

The Importance of Reflection
After hearing Jesus' teachings, the crowd dispersed. Take time to reflect on what you have learned from Scripture and how it applies to your life.

Community and Solitude
While community is important, personal reflection and solitude are also necessary for spiritual growth. Balance your time between communal worship and personal devotion.

The Role of Opposition
The Pharisees and chief priests opposed Jesus, yet He continued His mission. Be prepared to face opposition in your faith journey and remain steadfast.(53) The section which follows (John 7:53 to John 8:11) is one of the most striking instances of an undoubted addition to the original text of the Gospel narratives. We shall find reason to believe that it belongs to the Apostolic age, and preserves to us the record of an incident in the life of our Lord, but that it has not come to us from the pen of St. John. (Comp. Excursus B: Some Variations in the Text of St. John's Gospel.) While, therefore, it is printed in the text here, our text being a reprint of the Authorised version, without addition or alteration, the reader will observe that it is an insertion which breaks the order of the discourse, and in working out the line of thought will bear this in mind.

And every man went unto his own house.--This is not to be taken, then, as marking the close of the discussion in the Sanhedrin. It joins the inserted section with something which has preceded, but we have no means of judging what this was.

Verse 53. - They went every man to his own house. This clause belongs to the pericope of the woman taken in adultery, and is encumbered with the textual and other difficulties involved in that paragraph. The words apply most imperfectly to the preceding narrative, which terminates with a private conversation between Nicodemus and other members of the Sanhedrin, and, at the same time, rather suggest the scattering of the crowd or the return of the pilgrims to Galilee, both of which form a very improbable consequence of ver. 52.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

each
ἕκαστος (hekastos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.

went
ἐπορεύθησαν (eporeuthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

his own
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

home.
οἶκον (oikon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.


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