John 7:25-36
V. 25 compared with v. 20 proves the hypocrisy of these Jews. And like today, futile arguments about the Lord Jesus take place. Each one speaks his mind; the rulers’ opinions are discussed. Actually if the presence and words of the Lord stir up such excitement, it is because these people are troubled inwardly by this voice which they feel, without admitting it, is God’s voice (cf. v. 28). They try to escape from it by persuading themselves that this Galilean cannot be the Christ because they know His family and the place He comes from. "In fact, you know me," the Lord Jesus answers them, "and better than you think; your conscience tells you who I am and it accuses you."
It is very solemn to hear the Lord crying out to these crowds (vv. 28, 37; cf. Proverbs 8:1; Proverbs 9:3) Today too no one can say that he has not heard.
"Where I am, thither ye cannot come," declares the Lord to all unbelievers (v. 34). But as for His own, they have His promise of an infinitely great reward: "I will . . . receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" (John 14:3). Dear reader, which of these two sentences could He address to you? Where will you spend eternity?