Parallel Verses English Standard Version But we know where this man comes from, and when the Christ appears, no one will know where he comes from.” King James Bible Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. American Standard Version Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when the Christ cometh, no one knoweth whence he is. Douay-Rheims Bible But we know this man, whence he is: but when the Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. English Revised Version Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when the Christ cometh, no one knoweth whence he is. Webster's Bible Translation But we know this man, whence he is: whereas when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. Weymouth New Testament And yet we know this man, and we know where he is from; but as for the Christ, when He comes, no one can tell where He is from." John 7:27 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesHowbeit (ἀλλὰ) But, it cannot be that the rulers have made such a discovery, for we know whence this man is. We know (οἴδαμεν) The knowing of the rulers is expressed by ἔγνωσαν; have they ascertained by searching and watching. The people's knowledge, οἴδαμεν, is that of settled conviction. Whence (πόθεν) Referring to His parentage and family. No one knoweth whence He is Opinions differ as to the precise reference of these words. Some explain by a popular idea that the Messiah would not be known until anointed by Elias, when he would suddenly appear. Others refer to Isaiah 53:8; or to Daniel 7:13. Meyer says that while the popular belief that the immediate ancestry of the Messiah would be unknown when He came cannot further be historically proved, it is credible, partly from the belief in His divine origin, and partly from the obscurity into which the Davidic family had sunk. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge we know. John 7:15 And the Jews marveled, saying, How knows this man letters, having never learned? no man. John 7:41,42 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee... Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah... Matthew 2:5,6 And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet... Cross References John 6:42 They said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" John 7:41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "Is the Christ to come from Galilee? John 9:29 We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from." Jump to Previous Appears Christ Clear Howbeit However Whence Whenever WhereasJump to Next Appears Christ Clear Howbeit However Whence Whenever WhereasLinks John 7:27 NIVJohn 7:27 NLT John 7:27 ESV John 7:27 NASB John 7:27 KJV John 7:27 Bible Apps John 7:27 Biblia Paralela John 7:27 Chinese Bible John 7:27 French Bible John 7:27 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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