9 After he had said this, he stayed in Galilee.
9 When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.
9 After saying this, he remained in Galilee.
9 He said this and stayed on in Galilee.
9 When He had said these things to them, He remained in Galilee.
9 After saying these things, Jesus remained in Galilee.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:9
Commentary on John 7:1-13
(Read John 7:1-13)
The brethren or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted, when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes undertake to counsel those employed in the work of God; but they only advise what appears likely to promote present advantages. The people differed about his doctrine and miracles, while those who favoured him, dared not openly to avow their sentiments. Those who count the preachers of the gospel to be deceivers, speak out, while many who favour them, fear to get reproach by avowing regard for them.