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John 7:11–14

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Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?
And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
¶ Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.
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From verse 11

  1. John 11:56Rank 1 from verse 11
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    56Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?

From verse 12

  1. John 7:40–43Rank 1 from verse 12
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    40¶ Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.

    41Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?

    42Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

    43So there was a division among the people because of him.

  2. John 9:16Rank 2 from verse 12
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    16Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

  3. Acts 11:24Rank 3 from verse 12
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    24For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

  4. John 7:32Rank 4 from verse 12
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    32¶ The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

  5. John 7:47Rank 5 from verse 12
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    47Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

  6. John 10:19–21Rank 6 from verse 12
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    19¶ There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

    20And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

    21Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

  7. John 6:14Rank 7 from verse 12
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    14Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

  8. John 7:52Rank 8 from verse 12
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    52They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

  9. Luke 18:19Rank 9 from verse 12
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    19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

  10. Luke 23:47Rank 10 from verse 12
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    47Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

  11. Luke 23:50Rank 11 from verse 12
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    50¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just:

  12. Luke 6:45Rank 12 from verse 12
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    45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

  13. Luke 7:16Rank 13 from verse 12
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    16And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

  14. Matthew 10:25Rank 14 from verse 12
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    25It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

  15. Matthew 16:13–16Rank 15 from verse 12
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    13¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

    14And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

    15He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

    16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

  16. Matthew 21:46Rank 16 from verse 12
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    46But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

  17. Matthew 27:63Rank 17 from verse 12
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    63Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

  18. Philippians 2:14Rank 18 from verse 12
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    14Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

  19. Romans 5:7Rank 19 from verse 12
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    7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

  20. John 7:25–27Rank 20 from verse 12
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    25Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?

    26But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

    27Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.

From verse 13

  1. John 9:22Rank 1 from verse 13
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    22These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

  2. John 19:38Rank 2 from verse 13
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    38¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

  3. John 12:42–43Rank 3 from verse 13
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    42¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

    43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

  4. John 20:19Rank 4 from verse 13
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    19¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

  5. Proverbs 29:25Rank 5 from verse 13
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    25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

  6. Revelation 2:13Rank 6 from verse 13
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    13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

  7. 2 Timothy 2:9–13Rank 7 from verse 13
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    9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

    10Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

    11It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

    12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

    13If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

  8. Galatians 2:12–13Rank 8 from verse 13
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    12For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

    13And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

  9. John 3:2Rank 9 from verse 13
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    2The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

  10. John 9:34Rank 10 from verse 13
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    34They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

From verse 14

  1. John 7:28Rank 1 from verse 14
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    28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

  2. Luke 19:47Rank 2 from verse 14
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    47And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,

  3. Haggai 2:7–9Rank 3 from verse 14
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    7And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.

    8The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.

    9The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.

  4. John 18:20Rank 4 from verse 14
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    20Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

  5. John 8:2Rank 5 from verse 14
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    2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

  6. John 5:14Rank 6 from verse 14
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    14Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

  7. John 7:2Rank 7 from verse 14
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    2Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand.

  8. John 7:37Rank 8 from verse 14
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    37In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

  9. Malachi 3:1Rank 9 from verse 14
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    1BEHOLD, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.

  10. Matthew 21:12Rank 10 from verse 14
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    12¶ And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

  11. Matthew 26:55Rank 11 from verse 14
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    55In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

  12. Numbers 29:12–13Rank 12 from verse 14
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    12¶ And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the Lord seven days:

    13And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:

  13. Numbers 29:17Rank 13 from verse 14
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    17¶ And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:

  14. Numbers 29:20Rank 14 from verse 14
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    20¶ And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;

  15. Numbers 29:23–40Rank 15 from verse 14
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    23¶ And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

    24Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

    25And one kid of the goats for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.

    26¶ And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:

    27And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

    28And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.

    29¶ And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

    30And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

    31And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.

    32¶ And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

    33And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

    34And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, his meat offering, and his drink offering.

    35¶ On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work therein:

    36But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish:

    37Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullock, for the ram, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:

    38And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.

    39These things ye shall do unto the Lord in your set feasts, beside your vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your meat offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings.

    40And Moses told the children of Israel according to all that the Lord commanded Moses.

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John 7:11

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feast

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Sense 1: A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration. Sense 2: As a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

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John 7:12

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murmuring

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1. Low or restrained discussion expressing division. 2. Complaint or grumbling.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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nay

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1. No; a denial or refusal. 2. Rather; on the contrary.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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John 7:13

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howbeit

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Nevertheless; yet; however; introducing a contrast, exception, or qualification.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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openly

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Publicly, plainly, or without secrecy, concealment, or disguise.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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John 7:14

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about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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midst

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The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

feast

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Sense 1: A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration. Sense 2: As a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

temple

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Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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7:10¶ But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

7:11Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?

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7:12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

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7:13Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

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7:14¶ Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

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7:15And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

7:16Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

7:18He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

7:19Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?

7:20The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?

7:21Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.

7:22Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.

7:23If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?

7:24Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

7:25Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?

7:26But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

7:27Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.

7:28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

7:29But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.

7:30Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

7:31And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?

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