It was the Feast of the Dedication† at Jerusalem.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 10:22 in context
John 10:19–25
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Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.
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Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”
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Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”
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It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.
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The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
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Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- The “Feast of the Dedication” is the Greek name for “Hanukkah”, a celebration of the rededication of the Temple.
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