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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But no one would say anything publicly about him for fear of the leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet for fear of the Jews no one spoke openly of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But no one was speaking publicly about Him, because of the fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />However, no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, no one was speaking openly about Him, for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yet no one was speaking openly about Him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Yet no one was speaking out openly <i>and</i> freely about Him for fear of [the leaders of] the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Still, nobody was talking publicly about him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Still, nobody was talking publicly about Him because they feared the Jews. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But the people were afraid of their leaders, and none of them talked in public about him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Yet, no one would talk openly about him because they were afraid of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But no one talked about him openly, because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless, no one would speak openly about him because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jewish leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yet, no man spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Yet for fear of the Jews no one spoke out boldly about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />no one, however, was speaking freely about Him, through fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But no one was speaking publicly about Him, because of the fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> no one, however, was speaking freely about him, through fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />However none spake of him with freedom of speech, for fear of the Jews.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Yet no man spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet no one was speaking openly about him, out of fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Still, no one spoke openly about him because they were afraid of the Jews. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet no one would speak openly about him for fear of the Jews.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But no man spoke openly about him, because of the fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But no man spoke openly about him, for fear of the Judeans.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />However, no one spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />No one indeed was speaking openly concerning Him on account of the fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Yet no person spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />However, no body talk'd openly in favour of him, for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Yet for fear of the Jews no one spoke out boldly about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />No one, however, was speaking openly concerning Him, for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />No one however spake openly <i>in favor</i> of Him, for fear of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/7-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2371" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/7.htm">Jesus Teaches at the Feast</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.” <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3305.htm" title="3305: mentoi (Conj) -- (a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However.">Yet</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: Oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalei (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">would speak</a> <a href="/greek/3954.htm" title="3954: parrēsia (N-DFS) -- From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.">publicly</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobon (N-AMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22</a></span><br />His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42</a></span><br />Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38</a></span><br />Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a></span><br />He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-13.htm">John 5:13</a></span><br />But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-57.htm">John 11:57</a></span><br />But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46</a></span><br />Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2</a></span><br />and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Luke 20:19</a></span><br />When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Luke 12:1</a></span><br />In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-13.htm">Acts 5:13</a></span><br />Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3</a></span><br />And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a></span><br />The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7</a></span><br />Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">However, no man spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.</p><p class="hdg">spake.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a></b></br> The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22,34</a></b></br> These <i>words</i> spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42,43</a></b></br> Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess <i>him</i>, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/6-57.htm">Account</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/john/6-20.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/john/2-10.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/john/6-23.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/john/7-10.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/7-11.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/7-10.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/john/7-10.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/john/4-42.htm">Speaking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/7-43.htm">Account</a> <a href="/john/7-26.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/john/9-22.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/john/7-26.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/john/7-27.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/john/7-25.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/7-15.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/7-26.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/john/7-26.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/john/7-17.htm">Speaking</a><div class="vheading2">John 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/7-1.htm">Jesus reproves the ambition and boldness of his kinsmen;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/7-10.htm">goes up from Galilee to the feast of tabernacles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/7-14.htm">teaches in the temple.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/7-40.htm">Various opinions of him among the people.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/7-45.htm">The Pharisees are angry that their officers took him not, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/7-50.htm">and chide with Nicodemus for taking his side.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The people were aware of the growing controversy about Jesus' identity and teachings. Public discourse about Him was avoided due to the potential repercussions from religious authorities. This reflects the broader theme in the Gospels of Jesus being a divisive figure, as seen in <a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22</a>, where the fear of being expelled from the synagogue silenced many believers. The reluctance to speak openly also underscores the secretive nature of early belief in Jesus, which would later be transformed into bold proclamation after the resurrection and Pentecost (Acts 2).<p><b>for fear of the Jews</b><br>In this context, "the Jews" refers primarily to the Jewish religious leaders, such as the Pharisees and the Sanhedrin, who were increasingly hostile towards Jesus. This fear was not unfounded, as these leaders had significant power to enforce religious and social consequences, including excommunication from the synagogue, which was a severe penalty in Jewish society. The fear of the Jews is a recurring theme in John's Gospel, illustrating the growing opposition Jesus faced from the established religious order. This opposition is part of the fulfillment of prophecies about the Messiah being rejected by His own people, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>. The cultural and historical context of first-century Judea, under Roman occupation, also contributed to the tension, as the Jewish leaders were cautious of any movement that might attract Roman scrutiny or disrupt their tenuous peace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>Central figure of the New Testament, whose teachings and miracles were causing division among the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a></b><br>Refers to the Jewish leaders and authorities who were opposed to Jesus and His teachings, often seeking to arrest or discredit Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the events of <a href="/bsb/john/7.htm">John 7</a> take place, particularly during the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant Jewish festival.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_feast_of_tabernacles.htm">The Feast of Tabernacles</a></b><br>A major Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, during which Jesus was teaching in the temple courts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The general populace attending the feast, who were divided in their opinions about Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_man_vs._fear_of_god.htm">Fear of Man vs. Fear of God</a></b><br>The fear of human opinion can silence truth. Believers are called to prioritize God's approval over man's.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a></b><br>Despite societal pressures, Christians are encouraged to speak boldly about their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_opposition.htm">Understanding Opposition</a></b><br>Recognize that opposition to the Gospel is not new and often stems from misunderstanding or fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The importance of Christian fellowship in providing strength and encouragement to stand firm in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_speech.htm">Discernment in Speech</a></b><br>While boldness is important, wisdom and discernment in how and when to speak are equally crucial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_or_what_is_the_antichrist.htm">Who or what is the Antichrist?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'deliver_us_from_evil'_mean.htm">Did Jesus deceive His brothers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/in_what_year_did_jesus_die.htm">In what year did Jesus die?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">No man</span> cannot fairly be limited, as it generally has been, to the multitude who believed in Him. It discloses to us rather a reign of terror, in which opinion was stifled, and men dared not speak openly on either side until authority had determined what they should say.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Howbeit no man</span> - either those who murmured to each other a favourable or a calumnious judgment - <span class="cmt_word">spake out openly concerning him, by reason of</span> (<span class="cmt_word">their</span>) <span class="cmt_word">fear of the Jews.</span> The hierarchy, the guardians of orthodoxy, the authorities, the rabbis by whose verdict the character and claims of Jesus must be decided, had not publicly delivered their opinion. Those who believed in the "goodness" of Jesus were silenced, or did not proceed beyond a feeble murmur of applause, however much some may have felt the truth of their own impression. Those who came to an adverse opinion were also so much cowed by the "Jews," by the ecclesiastical authorities, that even they did not venture to express themselves save "with bated breath and whispered humbleness," lest they might err in the form of their condemnation. The section vers. 14-36 contains three discourses: one of which (vers. 14-24) describes the nature and ground of his human ministry; vers. 25-29, while treating the insolence of the multitude, portray an animated scene of conflicting opinion, in the course of which the Lord renewed the assurance of his Divine <span class="accented">origin</span>, as well as of the Divine sources of his teaching; vers. 30-36 refer to his approaching death or departure, as part of a Divine plan concerning him. Throughout, with dramatic propriety, the varying opinions of different classes of the people are introduced. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/7-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Yet</span><br /><span class="grk">μέντοι</span> <span class="translit">(mentoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3305.htm">Strong's 3305: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no one</span><br /><span class="grk">Οὐδεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(Oudeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">would speak</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλάλει</span> <span class="translit">(elalei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">publicly</span><br /><span class="grk">παρρησίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(parrēsia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3954.htm">Strong's 3954: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fear</span><br /><span class="grk">φόβον</span> <span class="translit">(phobon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jews.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαίων</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jewish. 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