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Yet no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come. <a href="/nlt/john/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus made these statements while he was teaching in the section of the Temple known as the Treasury. But he was not arrested, because his time had not yet come. <a href="/esv/john/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> These words he spoke in the treasury, as he taught in the temple; but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. <a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts, near the treasury. Yet no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He spoke these words in the treasury, teaching in the temple; and no one seized Him, for His hour had not yet come. <a href="/kjv/john/8.htm">King James Bible</a> These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come. <a href="/nkjv/john/8.htm">New King James Version</a> These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come. <a href="/nasb_/john/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> These words He spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple area; and no one arrested Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/nasb/john/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> These words He spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/nasb77/john/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> These words He spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/lsb/john/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> These words He spoke in the treasury, as He was teaching in the temple; and no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/amp/john/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus said these things in the treasury, as He taught in the temple [courtyard]; and no one seized Him, because His time had not yet come. <a href="/csb/john/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He spoke these words by the treasury, while teaching in the temple. But no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come. <a href="/hcsb/john/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He spoke these words by the treasury, while teaching in the temple complex. But no one seized Him, because His hour had not come. <a href="/asv/john/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> These words spake he in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man took him; because his hour was not yet come. <a href="/cev/john/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus said this while he was still teaching in the place where the temple treasures were stored. But no one arrested him, because his time had not yet come. <a href="/erv/john/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> These words spake he in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man took him; because his hour was not yet come. <a href="/gwt/john/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus spoke these words while he was teaching in the treasury area of the temple courtyard. No one arrested him, because his time had not yet come. <a href="/gnt/john/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said all this as he taught in the Temple, in the room where the offering boxes were placed. And no one arrested him, because his hour had not come. <a href="/isv/john/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> He spoke these words in the treasury, while he was teaching in the Temple. Yet no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. <a href="/msb/john/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts, near the treasury. Yet no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/net/john/8.htm">NET Bible</a> (Jesus spoke these words near the offering box while he was teaching in the temple courts. No one seized him because his time had not yet come.) <a href="/nheb/john/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus spoke these words in the treasury, as he taught in the temple. Yet no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. <a href="/wbt/john/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him, for his hour was not yet come. <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> These sayings He uttered in the Treasury, while teaching in the Temple; yet no one arrested Him, because His time had not yet come. <a href="/web/john/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus spoke these words in the treasury, as he taught in the temple. Yet no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jesus spoke these sayings in the treasury, teaching in the temple, and no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come; <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He spoke these words in the treasury, teaching in the temple; and no one seized Him, for His hour had not yet come. <a href="/ylt/john/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> These sayings spake Jesus in the treasury, teaching in the temple, and no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come; <a href="/slt/john/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> These words spake Jesus in the royal treasury, teaching in the temple: and no one seized him; for his hour had not yet come.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, teaching in the temple: and no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. <a href="/cpdv/john/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Jesus spoke these words at the treasury, while teaching in the temple. And no one apprehended him, because his hour had not yet come. <a href="/nabre/john/8.htm">New American Bible</a> He spoke these words while teaching in the treasury in the temple area. But no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. <a href="/nrsvce/john/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He spoke these words while he was teaching in the treasury of the temple, but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> These words he spoke in the treasury, while he taught in the temple; and no man arrested him, for his time had not yet come. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He spoke these words in the treasury as he taught in The Temple, and no man seized him, for his hour had not yet come.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as he taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> He spoke these words in the treasury, teaching in the temple: and no one arrested Him; because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/haweis/john/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no person apprehended him; for his hour was not yet come.<CM> <a href="/mace/john/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus delivered this discourse in the treasury, when he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him, for his hour was not yet come. <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> These sayings He uttered in the Treasury, while teaching in the Temple; yet no one arrested Him, because His time had not yet come. <a href="/worrell/john/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> These words He spake in the treasury, while teaching in the temple; and no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/worsley/john/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> These words spake Jesus in the treasury, when He was teaching in the temple: and no one laid hands on Him, for his hour was not yet come. <a href="/parallel/john/8-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2848" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">The Woman Caught in Adultery</a> …19“Where is Your Father?” they asked Him. “You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.” 20<a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">He spoke</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmata (N-ANP) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">words</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">while teaching</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2411.htm" title="2411: hierō (N-DNS) -- Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.">temple courts,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">near</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1049.htm" title="1049: gazophylakiō (N-DNS) -- A treasury. From gaza and phulake; a treasure-house, i.e. A court in the temple for the collection-boxes.">treasury.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Yet</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/4084.htm" title="4084: epiasen (V-AIA-3S) -- Probably another form of biazo; to squeeze, i.e. Seize (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture).">seized</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</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.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-NFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">hour</a> <a href="/greek/3768.htm" title="3768: oupō (Adv) -- Not yet. From ou and po; not yet.">had not yet</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elēlythei (V-LIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">come.</a> 21Again He said to them, “I am going away, and you will look for Me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/7-28.htm">John 7:28-29</a> Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him, / but I know Him, because I am from Him and He sent Me.” <a href="/john/7-14.htm">John 7:14</a> About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach. <a href="/john/10-23.htm">John 10:23</a> and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade. <a href="/john/18-20.htm">John 18:20</a> “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. <a href="/john/2-13.htm">John 2:13-16</a> When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. / In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. / So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. ... <a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35-36</a> Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. <a href="/john/5-17.htm">John 5:17-18</a> But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” / Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. <a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a> So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/john/7-45.htm">John 7:45-46</a> Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?” / “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. <a href="/john/10-39.htm">John 10:39</a> At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp. <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-28</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/john/5-43.htm">John 5:43</a> I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him. <a href="/john/6-59.htm">John 6:59</a> Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42</a> 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. <a href="/john/19-10.htm">John 19:10-11</a> So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” / Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>These words spoke Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.in the treasury.<a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26</a> For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.<a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">Matthew 27:6</a> And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.<a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41,43</a> And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much… and no.<a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a> Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.<a href="/john/7-8.htm">John 7:8,30,44</a> Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come… <a href="/john/10-39.htm">John 10:39</a> Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/2-15.htm">Area</a> <a href="/john/7-44.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/john/7-44.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/john/7-30.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/john/8-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/7-44.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/luke/21-5.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/john/6-68.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/john/8-2.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/john/8-2.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/john/8-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Treasury</a> <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/john/8-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/10-23.htm">Area</a> <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/john/10-39.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/john/12-23.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/john/8-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/11-34.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/john/8-47.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/john/8-28.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/john/8-28.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/john/8-33.htm">Time</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Treasury</a> <a href="/john/12-41.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/john/8-27.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">John 8</div>1. <a href="/john/8-1.htm">Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.</a> 12. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine;</a> 31. <a href="/john/8-31.htm">promises freedom to those who believe;</a> 33. <a href="/john/8-33.htm">answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham;</a> 48. <a href="/john/8-48.htm">answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity;</a> 59. <a href="/john/8-59.htm">and slips away from those who would stone him.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts The temple courts were a central place for Jewish worship and teaching, located in Jerusalem. This setting underscores the public nature of Jesus' ministry and His role as a teacher. The temple was the heart of Jewish religious life, and teaching there would have been significant, as it was a place where rabbis and scholars gathered to discuss the Law. Jesus' presence in the temple courts highlights His authority and His fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, as He often taught with wisdom that surpassed that of the religious leaders.near the treasury The treasury was located in the Court of Women, one of the outer courts of the temple, where both men and women could gather. It was a place where offerings were collected, and it consisted of thirteen trumpet-shaped chests for different types of contributions. This location is significant because it was a busy area, ensuring that Jesus' teachings reached a wide audience. The treasury's proximity to the teaching area also symbolizes the connection between worship, giving, and the teachings of Jesus, who often spoke about the heart's condition in relation to wealth and offerings.Yet no one seized Him Despite the growing tension between Jesus and the religious leaders, no one arrested Him at this time. This indicates the divine protection over Jesus and the fulfillment of God's sovereign plan. The religious leaders were often angered by Jesus' teachings, which challenged their authority and interpretations of the Law. However, their inability to seize Him at this moment demonstrates that human actions are ultimately subject to God's timing and purposes.because His hour had not yet come This phrase refers to the divine timetable for Jesus' mission, particularly His crucifixion and resurrection. Throughout the Gospel of John, "His hour" signifies the appointed time for Jesus to complete His work of redemption. This concept emphasizes the sovereignty of God in the unfolding of salvation history. Jesus' life and ministry were orchestrated according to God's perfect plan, and nothing could happen outside of that divine schedule. This assurance of divine timing provides comfort and confidence in the fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts. His authority and divine timing are emphasized. 2. <a href="/topical/t/temple_courts.htm">Temple Courts</a> A significant location in Jerusalem where religious teaching and discussions took place. It was a public area accessible to many people, including religious leaders and common folk. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_treasury.htm">The Treasury</a> Part of the temple where offerings were collected. It was a busy area, symbolizing the intersection of spiritual teaching and religious practice. 4. <a href="/topical/r/religious_leaders.htm">Religious Leaders</a> Though not explicitly mentioned in this verse, they are the ones who often sought to seize Jesus, reflecting their opposition to His teachings. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_hour.htm">The Hour</a> Refers to the divinely appointed time for Jesus' crucifixion and glorification, indicating God's sovereign control over events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a> God's plans unfold according to His perfect timing. We can trust that He is in control, even when circumstances seem uncertain. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_truth.htm">Courage in Truth</a> Jesus taught boldly in the temple courts despite opposition. As believers, we are called to stand firm in our faith and share the truth of the Gospel, regardless of potential resistance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The inability of the religious leaders to seize Jesus underscores God's sovereignty. We can find peace in knowing that God is sovereign over our lives and circumstances. <a href="/topical/p/public_witness.htm">Public Witness</a> Jesus' teaching in a public place reminds us of the importance of living out our faith openly and being a witness to those around us. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_material_intersection.htm">Spiritual and Material Intersection</a> The location near the treasury highlights the intersection of spiritual teaching and material practice. We should consider how our faith influences our stewardship and generosity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 8</a> <a href="/q/is_marriage_honorable_for_all.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'My hour has not yet come'?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_at_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_deceive_his_brothers.htm">Did Jesus deceive His brothers?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_escape_the_mob.htm">How did Jesus simply walk away from a mob intent on killing him (Luke 4:28–30)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) These words spake Jesus in the treasury.--Comp. Notes on <a href="/mark/12-41.htm" title="And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.">Mark 12:41</a> and <a href="/luke/21-1.htm" title="And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.">Luke 21:1</a>. From the passage it is clear that the word "treasury" was applied to the brazen trumpet-shaped chests placed in the court of the women for the reception of alms. There were thirteen of them, and each bore an inscription showing to what purpose the alms placed in it would be devoted. Here the word is apparently used of the place itself in which the chests were deposited, or the preposition must be taken as including the immediate neighbourhood. This notice of place is interesting in many ways. The court of the women was one of the most public places in the Temple area. He taught, then, openly and fearlessly. The chamber in which the Sanhedrin held their session was between the court of the women and that of the men. They had on that very day been assembled to take counsel against Him (<a href="/context/john/7-45.htm" title="Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said to them, Why have you not brought him?">John 7:45-52</a>). This gives point to the words which follow, "and no man laid hands on Him, for His hour was not yet come." The court of the women, moreover, was the spot where the great candelabra stood. (See Note on <a href="/john/8-12.htm" title="Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.">John 8:12</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 20-30. - (3) Further controversy with different groups, ending in partial admission of his claims by some. Verse 20. - These words - an expression which emphasized the foregoing interview, and shut it off from the following context - spake he (Jesus) in the treasury, as he taught in the temple courts. The γαζοφυλακίον (<a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41</a>; <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Luke 20:1</a>) may be the chamber in which the thirteen chests, with trumpet like orifices for the reception of alms, were erected. If so, it was in the "court of the women," or the place of public assembly most abundantly frequented by the multitude, and beyond which the women could not penetrate into the "court of the priests." Edersheim disputes Westcott's suggestion, that the gazith, or session house of the Sanhedrin, was close by, and that the language of Jesus was within earshot of them. This chamber, gazith, was in the southeast corner of the "court of the priests," and therefore far away from the treasure chamber. Supposing that the word γαζοφυλακίον was the treasury itself. the ἐν τῷ may point to the neighbourhood of the sacred enclosure. The reference shows that the locality even of the discourse had made profound impression on one of the disciples, and implies great publicity and imminent peril from these bold avowals. The clause added by the evangelist, And no man seized him; because his hour was not yet come, is a phrase repeated frequently, and one which delays, by a strange refrain, the tragic consummation (see Introduction, § VII. 5 (4)). Here it shows that some further attempt was made to lay violent hands on him, which for the moment failed. Seeing that avowals of his Divine nature wrought to a frenzy the passions of soma of his hearers, and finally led to his condemnation for a capital offence, the evangelist again and again shows that the Lord - who made these claims on his trial, as given in the synoptists - had frequently reiterated them at peril of his life. The language of the high priest shows how bitterly the ecclesiastical authorities resented this assumption. The Fourth Gospel makes the synoptic account of this matter more intelligible by showing us that it was not an isolated occurrence. <a href="/commentaries/john/8-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He spoke ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. these Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. words ῥήματα (rhēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. while teaching διδάσκων (didaskōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple courts, ἱερῷ (hierō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2411.htm">Strong's 2411: </a> Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. near ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. treasury. γαζοφυλακίῳ (gazophylakiō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1049.htm">Strong's 1049: </a> A treasury. From gaza and phulake; a treasure-house, i.e. A court in the temple for the collection-boxes. Yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. no one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. seized ἐπίασεν (epiasen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4084.htm">Strong's 4084: </a> Probably another form of biazo; to squeeze, i.e. Seize (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture). Him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. hour ὥρα (hōra) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. {had} not yet οὔπω (oupō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3768.htm">Strong's 3768: </a> Not yet. From ou and po; not yet. come. ἐληλύθει (elēlythei) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/8-20.htm">NT Gospels: John 8:20 Jesus spoke these words in the treasury (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/8-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 8:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 8:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/8-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 8:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 8:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>