Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 7:6

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 7:6 - 7:6

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 7:6 - 7:6

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6. ὁ καιρὸς ὁ ἐμ. see on Joh 8:31. My time for manifesting Myself to the world is not yet present; with special reference to the Passion. It is inadequate to interpret it of the time for going up to the Feast. Moreover, what sense would there be in ‘Your time for going up to the Feast is always ready?’ Whereas ‘You can always manifest yourselves’ makes excellent sense. See last note on Joh 2:4. Καιρός, frequent in the Synoptists, occurs here only in S. John, Joh 5:4 being a gloss: S. John’s word is ὥρα. Καιρός is Christ’s opportunity on the human side, ὤρα is His hour on the Divine side, i.e. as ordained by God.