Jesus at the Festival of Dedication

22 Then the Festival of Dedication[a] took place in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 Jesus was walking in the temple complex in Solomon’s Colonnade.[b](A) 24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and asked, “How long are You going to keep us in suspense?[c] If You are the Messiah,(B) tell us plainly.”[d](C)

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Footnotes

  1. John 10:22 Or Hanukkah, also called the Feast of Lights; this festival commemorated the rededication of the temple in 164 b.c.
  2. John 10:23 Rows of columns supporting a roof
  3. John 10:24 Lit How long are you taking away our life?
  4. John 10:24 Or openly, or publicly

Further Conflict Over Jesus’ Claims

22 Then came the Festival of Dedication[a] at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade.(A) 24 The Jews(B) who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”(C)

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Footnotes

  1. John 10:22 That is, Hanukkah