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6. ἐθαύμασεν. This also is omitted by Mt., although he admits surprise in Christ at the great faith of the centurion (Mar 8:10). Joh 4:13; Joh 9:19 we have expressions which imply surprise. Surprise is also implied in His treatment of the braggart fig-tree, on which He expected to find fruit because of its show of leaves (Mar 9:13). Just as οὐκ ἐδύνατο involves limitation of power, so ἐθαύμασεν involves limitation of knowledge: marvelling is incompatible with omniscience. The διά is intelligible, on account of their unbelief, but the usual constr. is ἐπὶ c. dat. (Luk 4:22; Luk 20:26; Act 3:12). Unless διὰ τοῦτο in Joh 7:22 belongs to what precedes, which is improbable, θαυμάζω διά τι occurs nowhere else in N.T.
περιῆγεν … διδάσκων. Beneficium tamen praestitit Jesus patriae suae (Beng.). This is another missionary circuit in Galilee.