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John 7:13

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Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
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  1. John 9:22Rank 1 from verse 13
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    22These words 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.

  2. John 19:38Rank 2 from verse 13
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    38¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

  3. John 12:42–43Rank 3 from verse 13
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    42¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

    43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

  4. John 20:19Rank 4 from verse 13
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    19¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

  5. Proverbs 29:25Rank 5 from verse 13
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    25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

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John 7:13

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howbeit

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Nevertheless; yet; however; introducing a contrast, exception, or qualification.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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openly

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Publicly, plainly, or without secrecy, concealment, or disguise.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

13Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

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14¶ Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

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