John 7:27

John chapter 7 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when the Christ cometh, no one knoweth whence he is.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when the Christ cometh, no one knoweth whence he is.

Context

v.26And lo, he speaketh openly, and they say nothing unto him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is the Christ?

v.27This passage

v.28Jesus therefore cried in the temple, teaching and saying, Ye both know me, and know whence I am; and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 2:5

    And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written through the prophet,

  • Jeremiah 23:5

    Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

  • Jeremiah 30:21

    And their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is he that hath had boldness to approach unto me? saith Jehovah.

  • John 7:41

    Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee?

  • John 6:42

    And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how doth he now say, I am come down out of heaven?

  • Luke 4:22

    And all bare him witness, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth: and they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?