27 but this one—we have known whence he is; and the Christ, when he doth come, no one doth know whence he is.' 28 Jesus cried, therefore, in the temple, teaching and saying, 'Ye have both known me, and ye have known whence I am; and I have not come of myself, but He who sent me is true, whom ye have not known; 29 and I have known Him, because I am from Him, and He did send me.' 30 They were seeking, therefore, to seize him, and no one laid the hand on him, because his hour had not yet come, 31 and many out of the multitude did believe in him, and said—'The Christ—when he may come—will he do more signs than these that this one did?'
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:27-31
Commentary on John 7:25-30
(Read John 7:25-30)
Christ proclaimed aloud, that they were in error in their thoughts about his origin. He was sent of God, who showed himself true to his promises. This declaration, that they knew not God, with his claim to peculiar knowledge, provoked the hearers; and they sought to take him, but God can tie men's hands, though he does not turn their hearts.
Commentary on John 7:31-36
(Read John 7:31-36)
The discourses of Jesus convinced many that he was the Messiah; but they had not courage to own it. It is comfort to those who are in the world, but not of it, and therefore are hated by it and weary of it, that they shall not be in it always, that they shall not be in it long. Our days being evil, it is well they are few. The days of life and of grace do not last long; and sinners, when in misery, will be glad of the help they now despise. Men dispute about such sayings, but the event will explain them.