Apologetics Bible

John 7:1

Greek

Καὶ ⸂μετὰ ταῦτα περιεπάτει ὁ Ἰησοῦς⸃ ἐν τῇ Γαλιλαίᾳ, οὐ γὰρ ἤθελεν ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ περιπατεῖν, ὅτι ἐζήτουν αὐτὸν οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι ἀποκτεῖναι.

Kai meta tayta periepatei o Iesoys en te Galilaia, oy gar ethelen en te Ioydaia peripatein, oti ezetoyn ayton oi Ioydaioi apokteinai.

KJV: After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

AKJV: After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

ASV: And after these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Judæa, because the Jews sought to kill him.

YLT: And Jesus was walking after these things in Galilee, for he did not wish to walk in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him,

Exposition: John 7:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:2

Greek

ἦν δὲ ἐγγὺς ἡ ἑορτὴ τῶν Ἰουδαίων ἡ σκηνοπηγία.

en de eggys e eorte ton Ioydaion e skenopegia.

KJV: Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand.

AKJV: Now the Jew’s feast of tabernacles was at hand.

ASV: Now the feast of the Jews, the feast of tabernacles, was at hand.

YLT: and the feast of the Jews was nigh--that of tabernacles--

Exposition: John 7:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:3

Greek

εἶπον οὖν πρὸς αὐτὸν οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ· Μετάβηθι ἐντεῦθεν καὶ ὕπαγε εἰς τὴν Ἰουδαίαν, ἵνα καὶ οἱ μαθηταί σου ⸀θεωρήσουσιν ⸂σοῦ τὰ ἔργα⸃ ἃ ποιεῖς·

eipon oyn pros ayton oi adelphoi aytoy· Metabethi enteythen kai ypage eis ten Ioydaian, ina kai oi mathetai soy theoresoysin soy ta erga a poieis·

KJV: His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

AKJV: His brothers therefore said to him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that your disciples also may see the works that you do.

ASV: His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may behold thy works which thou doest.

YLT: his brethren, therefore, said unto him, `Remove hence, and go away to Judea, that thy disciples also may behold thy works that thou dost;

Exposition: John 7:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:4

Greek

οὐδεὶς γάρ ⸂τι ἐν κρυπτῷ⸃ ποιεῖ καὶ ζητεῖ αὐτὸς ἐν παρρησίᾳ εἶναι· εἰ ταῦτα ποιεῖς, φανέρωσον σεαυτὸν τῷ κόσμῳ.

oydeis gar ti en krypto poiei kai zetei aytos en parresia einai· ei tayta poieis, phaneroson seayton to kosmo.

KJV: For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

AKJV: For there is no man that does any thing in secret, and he himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.

ASV: For no man doeth anything in secret, and himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou doest these things, manifest thyself to the world.

YLT: for no one in secret doth anything, and himself seeketh to be in public; if thou dost these things--manifest thyself to the world;'

Exposition: John 7:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:5

Greek

οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπίστευον εἰς αὐτόν.

oyde gar oi adelphoi aytoy episteyon eis ayton.

KJV: For neither did his brethren believe in him.

AKJV: For neither did his brothers believe in him.

ASV: For even his brethren did not believe on him.

YLT: for not even were his brethren believing in him.

Exposition: John 7:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For neither did his brethren believe in him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:6

Greek

λέγει οὖν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ὁ καιρὸς ὁ ἐμὸς οὔπω πάρεστιν, ὁ δὲ καιρὸς ὁ ὑμέτερος πάντοτέ ἐστιν ἕτοιμος.

legei oyn aytois o Iesoys· O kairos o emos oypo parestin, o de kairos o ymeteros pantote estin etoimos.

KJV: Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.

AKJV: Then Jesus said to them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready.

ASV: Jesus therefore saith unto them, My time is not yet come; but your time is always ready.

YLT: Jesus, therefore, saith to them, `My time is not yet present, but your time is always ready;

Exposition: John 7:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:7

Greek

οὐ δύναται ὁ κόσμος μισεῖν ὑμᾶς, ἐμὲ δὲ μισεῖ, ὅτι ἐγὼ μαρτυρῶ περὶ αὐτοῦ ὅτι τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ πονηρά ἐστιν.

oy dynatai o kosmos misein ymas, eme de misei, oti ego martyro peri aytoy oti ta erga aytoy ponera estin.

KJV: The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.

AKJV: The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.

ASV: The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

YLT: the world is not able to hate you, but me it doth hate, because I testify concerning it that its works are evil.

Exposition: John 7:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:8

Greek

ὑμεῖς ἀνάβητε εἰς τὴν ⸀ἑορτήν· ἐγὼ ⸀οὐκ ἀναβαίνω εἰς τὴν ἑορτὴν ταύτην, ὅτι ὁ ⸂ἐμὸς καιρὸς⸃ οὔπω πεπλήρωται.

ymeis anabete eis ten eorten· ego oyk anabaino eis ten eorten tayten, oti o emos kairos oypo peplerotai.

KJV: Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.

AKJV: Go you up to this feast: I go not up yet to this feast: for my time is not yet full come.

ASV: Go ye up unto the feast: I go not up unto this feast; because my time is not yet fulfilled.

YLT: Ye--go ye up to this feast; I do not yet go up to this feast, because my time hath not yet been fulfilled;'

Exposition: John 7:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:9

Greek

ταῦτα ⸀δὲ εἰπὼν ⸀αὐτὸς ἔμεινεν ἐν τῇ Γαλιλαίᾳ.

tayta de eipon aytos emeinen en te Galilaia.

KJV: When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.

AKJV: When he had said these words to them, he stayed still in Galilee. ¶

ASV: And having said these things unto them, he abode still in Galilee.

YLT: and saying these things to them, he remained in Galilee.

Exposition: John 7:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:10

Greek

Ὡς δὲ ἀνέβησαν οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ ⸂εἰς τὴν ἑορτήν, τότε καὶ αὐτὸς ἀνέβη⸃, οὐ φανερῶς ἀλλὰ ὡς ἐν κρυπτῷ.

Os de anebesan oi adelphoi aytoy eis ten eorten, tote kai aytos anebe, oy phaneros alla os en krypto.

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

AKJV: But when his brothers were gone up, then went he also up to the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

ASV: But when his brethren were gone up unto the feast, then went he also up, not publicly, but as it were in secret.

YLT: And when his brethren went up, then also he himself went up to the feast, not manifestly, but as in secret;

Exposition: John 7:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:11

Greek

οἱ οὖν Ἰουδαῖοι ἐζήτουν αὐτὸν ἐν τῇ ἑορτῇ καὶ ἔλεγον· Ποῦ ἐστιν ἐκεῖνος;

oi oyn Ioydaioi ezetoyn ayton en te eorte kai elegon· Poy estin ekeinos;

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

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

ASV: The Jews therefore sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?

YLT: the Jews, therefore, were seeking him, in the feast, and said, `Where is that one?'

Exposition: John 7:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:12

Greek

καὶ γογγυσμὸς ⸂περὶ αὐτοῦ ἦν πολὺς⸃ ἐν τοῖς ὄχλοις· οἱ μὲν ἔλεγον ὅτι Ἀγαθός ἐστιν, ἄλλοι ⸀δὲ ἔλεγον· Οὔ, ἀλλὰ πλανᾷ τὸν ὄχλον.

kai goggysmos peri aytoy en polys en tois ochlois· oi men elegon oti Agathos estin, alloi de elegon· Oy, alla plana ton ochlon.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, No; but he deceives the people.

ASV: And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray.

YLT: and there was much murmuring about him among the multitudes, some indeed said--He is good;' and others said, No, but he leadeth astray the multitude;'

Exposition: John 7:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:13

Greek

οὐδεὶς μέντοι παρρησίᾳ ἐλάλει περὶ αὐτοῦ διὰ τὸν φόβον τῶν Ἰουδαίων.

oydeis mentoi parresia elalei peri aytoy dia ton phobon ton Ioydaion.

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

AKJV: However, no man spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews. ¶

ASV: Yet no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

YLT: no one, however, was speaking freely about him, through fear of the Jews.

Exposition: John 7:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:14

Greek

Ἤδη δὲ τῆς ἑορτῆς μεσούσης ⸀ἀνέβη Ἰησοῦς εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν καὶ ἐδίδασκεν.

Ede de tes eortes mesoyses anebe Iesoys eis to ieron kai edidasken.

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

AKJV: Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

ASV: But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

YLT: And it being now the middle of the feast, Jesus went up to the temple, and he was teaching,

Exposition: John 7:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:15

Greek

⸂ἐθαύμαζον οὖν⸃ οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι λέγοντες· Πῶς οὗτος γράμματα οἶδεν μὴ μεμαθηκώς;

ethaymazon oyn oi Ioydaioi legontes· Pos oytos grammata oiden me memathekos;

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

AKJV: And the Jews marveled, saying, How knows this man letters, having never learned?

ASV: The Jews therefore marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

YLT: and the Jews were wondering, saying, `How hath this one known letters--not having learned?'

Exposition: John 7:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:16

Greek

ἀπεκρίθη οὖν αὐτοῖς ⸀ὁ Ἰησοῦς καὶ εἶπεν· Ἡ ἐμὴ διδαχὴ οὐκ ἔστιν ἐμὴ ἀλλὰ τοῦ πέμψαντός με·

apekrithe oyn aytois o Iesoys kai eipen· E eme didache oyk estin eme alla toy pempsantos me·

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

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

ASV: Jesus therefore answered them, and said, My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me.

YLT: Jesus answered them and said, `My teaching is not mine, but His who sent me;

Exposition: John 7:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:17

Greek

ἐάν τις θέλῃ τὸ θέλημα αὐτοῦ ποιεῖν, γνώσεται περὶ τῆς διδαχῆς πότερον ἐκ τοῦ θεοῦ ἐστιν ἢ ἐγὼ ἀπʼ ἐμαυτοῦ λαλῶ.

ean tis thele to thelema aytoy poiein, gnosetai peri tes didaches poteron ek toy theoy estin e ego ap emaytoy lalo.

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

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

ASV: If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

YLT: if any one may will to do His will, he shall know concerning the teaching, whether it is of God, or--I do speak from myself.

Exposition: John 7:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:18

Greek

ὁ ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ λαλῶν τὴν δόξαν τὴν ἰδίαν ζητεῖ· ὁ δὲ ζητῶν τὴν δόξαν τοῦ πέμψαντος αὐτὸν οὗτος ἀληθής ἐστιν καὶ ἀδικία ἐν αὐτῷ οὐκ ἔστιν.

o aph eaytoy lalon ten doxan ten idian zetei· o de zeton ten doxan toy pempsantos ayton oytos alethes estin kai adikia en ayto oyk estin.

KJV: He 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.

AKJV: He that speaks of himself seeks his own glory: but he that seeks his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

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

YLT: `He who is speaking from himself his own glory doth seek, but he who is seeking the glory of him who sent him, this one is true, and unrighteousness is not in him;

Exposition: John 7:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:19

Greek

Οὐ Μωϋσῆς ⸀δέδωκεν ὑμῖν τὸν νόμον; καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐξ ὑμῶν ποιεῖ τὸν νόμον. τί με ζητεῖτε ἀποκτεῖναι;

Oy Moyses dedoken ymin ton nomon; kai oydeis ex ymon poiei ton nomon. ti me zeteite apokteinai;

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

AKJV: Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keeps the law? Why go you about to kill me?

ASV: Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you doeth the law? Why seek ye to kill me?

YLT: hath not Moses given you the law? and none of you doth the law; why me do ye seek to kill?'

Exposition: John 7:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:20

Greek

ἀπεκρίθη ὁ ⸀ὄχλος· Δαιμόνιον ἔχεις· τίς σε ζητεῖ ἀποκτεῖναι;

apekrithe o ochlos· Daimonion echeis· tis se zetei apokteinai;

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

AKJV: The people answered and said, You have a devil: who goes about to kill you?

ASV: The multitude answered, Thou hast a demon: who seeketh to kill thee?

YLT: The multitude answered and said, `Thou hast a demon, who doth seek to kill thee?'

Exposition: John 7:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:21

Greek

ἀπεκρίθη Ἰησοῦς καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ἓν ἔργον ἐποίησα καὶ πάντες θαυμάζετε.

apekrithe Iesoys kai eipen aytois· En ergon epoiesa kai pantes thaymazete.

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

AKJV: Jesus answered and said to them, I have done one work, and you all marvel.

ASV: Jesus answered and said unto them, I did one work, and ye all marvel because thereof.

YLT: Jesus answered and said to them, `One work I did, and ye all wonder,

Exposition: John 7:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:22

Greek

διὰ τοῦτο Μωϋσῆς δέδωκεν ὑμῖν τὴν περιτομήν— οὐχ ὅτι ἐκ τοῦ Μωϋσέως ἐστὶν ἀλλʼ ἐκ τῶν πατέρων— καὶ ἐν σαββάτῳ περιτέμνετε ἄνθρωπον.

dia toyto Moyses dedoken ymin ten peritomen oych oti ek toy Moyseos estin all ek ton pateron kai en sabbato peritemnete anthropon.

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

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

ASV: Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man.

YLT: because of this, Moses hath given you the circumcision--not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers--and on a sabbath ye circumcise a man;

Exposition: John 7:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:23

Greek

εἰ περιτομὴν ⸀λαμβάνει ἄνθρωπος ἐν σαββάτῳ ἵνα μὴ λυθῇ ὁ νόμος Μωϋσέως, ἐμοὶ χολᾶτε ὅτι ὅλον ἄνθρωπον ὑγιῆ ἐποίησα ἐν σαββάτῳ;

ei peritomen lambanei anthropos en sabbato ina me lythe o nomos Moyseos, emoi cholate oti olon anthropon ygie epoiesa en sabbato;

KJV: If 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?

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

ASV: If a man receiveth circumcision on the sabbath, that the law of Moses may not be broken; are ye wroth with me, because I made a man every whit whole on the sabbath?

YLT: if a man doth receive circumcision on a sabbath that the law of Moses may not be broken, are ye wroth with me that I made a man all whole on a sabbath?

Exposition: John 7:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If 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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:24

Greek

μὴ κρίνετε κατʼ ὄψιν, ἀλλὰ τὴν δικαίαν κρίσιν ⸀κρίνετε.

me krinete kat opsin, alla ten dikaian krisin krinete.

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

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

ASV: Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

YLT: judge not according to appearance, but the righteous judgment judge.'

Exposition: John 7:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:25

Greek

Ἔλεγον οὖν τινες ἐκ τῶν Ἱεροσολυμιτῶν· Οὐχ οὗτός ἐστιν ὃν ζητοῦσιν ἀποκτεῖναι;

Elegon oyn tines ek ton Ierosolymiton· Oych oytos estin on zetoysin apokteinai;

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

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

ASV: Some therefore of them of Jerusalem said, Is not this he whom they seek to kill?

YLT: Certain, therefore, of the Jerusalemites said, `Is not this he whom they are seeking to kill?

Exposition: John 7:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:26

Greek

καὶ ἴδε παρρησίᾳ λαλεῖ καὶ οὐδὲν αὐτῷ λέγουσιν· μήποτε ἀληθῶς ἔγνωσαν οἱ ἄρχοντες ὅτι οὗτός ⸀ἐστιν ὁ χριστός;

kai ide parresia lalei kai oyden ayto legoysin· mepote alethos egnosan oi archontes oti oytos estin o christos;

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

AKJV: But, see, he speaks boldly, and they say nothing to him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

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

YLT: and, lo, he doth speak freely, and they say nothing to him; did the rulers at all know truly that this is truly the Christ?

Exposition: John 7:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:27

Greek

ἀλλὰ τοῦτον οἴδαμεν πόθεν ἐστίν· ὁ δὲ χριστὸς ὅταν ἔρχηται οὐδεὶς γινώσκει πόθεν ἐστίν.

alla toyton oidamen pothen estin· o de christos otan erchetai oydeis ginoskei pothen estin.

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

AKJV: However, we know this man from where he is: but when Christ comes, no man knows from where he is.

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

YLT: but this one--we have known whence he is; and the Christ, when he doth come, no one doth know whence he is.'

Exposition: John 7:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:28

Greek

ἔκραξεν οὖν ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ διδάσκων ὁ Ἰησοῦς καὶ λέγων· Κἀμὲ οἴδατε καὶ οἴδατε πόθεν εἰμί· καὶ ἀπʼ ἐμαυτοῦ οὐκ ἐλήλυθα, ἀλλʼ ἔστιν ἀληθινὸς ὁ πέμψας με, ὃν ὑμεῖς οὐκ οἴδατε·

ekraxen oyn en to iero didaskon o Iesoys kai legon· Kame oidate kai oidate pothen eimi· kai ap emaytoy oyk elelytha, all estin alethinos o pempsas me, on ymeis oyk oidate·

KJV: Then 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.

AKJV: Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not.

ASV: Jesus 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.

YLT: Jesus cried, therefore, in the temple, teaching and saying, `Ye have both known me, and ye have known whence I am; and I have not come of myself, but He who sent me is true, whom ye have not known;

Exposition: John 7:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:29

Greek

ἐγὼ οἶδα αὐτόν, ὅτι παρʼ αὐτοῦ εἰμι κἀκεῖνός με ἀπέστειλεν.

ego oida ayton, oti par aytoy eimi kakeinos me apesteilen.

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

AKJV: But I know him: for I am from him, and he has sent me.

ASV: I know him; because I am from him, and he sent me.

YLT: and I have known Him, because I am from Him, and He did send me.'

Exposition: John 7:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:30

Greek

ἐζήτουν οὖν αὐτὸν πιάσαι, καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐπέβαλεν ἐπʼ αὐτὸν τὴν χεῖρα, ὅτι οὔπω ἐληλύθει ἡ ὥρα αὐτοῦ.

ezetoyn oyn ayton piasai, kai oydeis epebalen ep ayton ten cheira, oti oypo elelythei e ora aytoy.

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

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

ASV: They sought therefore to take him: and no man laid his hand on him, because his hour was not yet come.

YLT: They were seeking, therefore, to seize him, and no one laid the hand on him, because his hour had not yet come,

Exposition: John 7:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:31

Greek

⸂ἐκ τοῦ ὄχλου δὲ πολλοὶ⸃ ἐπίστευσαν εἰς αὐτόν, καὶ ⸀ἔλεγον· Ὁ χριστὸς ὅταν ἔλθῃ ⸀μὴ πλείονα ⸀σημεῖα ποιήσει ὧν οὗτος ἐποίησεν;

ek toy ochloy de polloi episteysan eis ayton, kai elegon· O christos otan elthe me pleiona semeia poiesei on oytos epoiesen;

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

AKJV: And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ comes, will he do more miracles than these which this man has done? ¶

ASV: But of the multitude many believed on him; and they said, When the Christ shall come, will he do more signs than those which this man hath done?

YLT: and many out of the multitude did believe in him, and said--`The Christ--when he may come--will he do more signs than these that this one did?'

Exposition: John 7:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:32

Greek

Ἤκουσαν οἱ Φαρισαῖοι τοῦ ὄχλου γογγύζοντος περὶ αὐτοῦ ταῦτα, καὶ ἀπέστειλαν ⸂οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι ὑπηρέτας⸃ ἵνα πιάσωσιν αὐτόν.

Ekoysan oi Pharisaioi toy ochloy goggyzontos peri aytoy tayta, kai apesteilan oi archiereis kai oi Pharisaioi yperetas ina piasosin ayton.

KJV: The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

AKJV: The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

ASV: The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him; and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to take him.

YLT: The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him, and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers that they may take him;

Exposition: John 7:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:33

Greek

εἶπεν οὖν ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ἔτι ⸂χρόνον μικρὸν⸃ μεθʼ ὑμῶν εἰμι καὶ ὑπάγω πρὸς τὸν πέμψαντά με.

eipen oyn o Iesoys· Eti chronon mikron meth ymon eimi kai ypago pros ton pempsanta me.

KJV: Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.

AKJV: Then said Jesus to them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go to him that sent me.

ASV: Jesus therefore said, Yet a little while am I with you, and I go unto him that sent me.

YLT: Jesus, therefore, said to them, `Yet a little time I am with you, and I go away unto Him who sent me;

Exposition: John 7:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:34

Greek

ζητήσετέ με καὶ οὐχ ⸀εὑρήσετέ, καὶ ὅπου εἰμὶ ἐγὼ ὑμεῖς οὐ δύνασθε ἐλθεῖν.

zetesete me kai oych eyresete, kai opoy eimi ego ymeis oy dynasthe elthein.

KJV: Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come.

AKJV: You shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither you cannot come.

ASV: Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, ye cannot come.

YLT: ye will seek me, and ye shall not find; and where I am, ye are not able to come.'

Exposition: John 7:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:35

Greek

εἶπον οὖν οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι πρὸς ἑαυτούς· Ποῦ οὗτος μέλλει πορεύεσθαι ὅτι ἡμεῖς οὐχ εὑρήσομεν αὐτόν; μὴ εἰς τὴν διασπορὰν τῶν Ἑλλήνων μέλλει πορεύεσθαι καὶ διδάσκειν τοὺς Ἕλληνας;

eipon oyn oi Ioydaioi pros eaytoys· Poy oytos mellei poreyesthai oti emeis oych eyresomen ayton; me eis ten diasporan ton Ellenon mellei poreyesthai kai didaskein toys Ellenas;

KJV: Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?

AKJV: Then said the Jews among themselves, Where will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go to the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?

ASV: The Jews therefore said among themselves, Whither will this man go that we shall not find him? will he go unto the Dispersion among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?

YLT: The Jews, therefore, said among themselves, `Whither is this one about to go that we shall not find him? --to the dispersion of the Greeks is he about to go? and to teach the Greeks;

Exposition: John 7:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:36

Greek

τίς ἐστιν ⸂ὁ λόγος οὗτος⸃ ὃν εἶπε· Ζητήσετέ με καὶ οὐχ ⸀εὑρήσετέ, καὶ ὅπου εἰμὶ ἐγὼ ὑμεῖς οὐ δύνασθε ἐλθεῖν;

tis estin o logos oytos on eipe· Zetesete me kai oych eyresete, kai opoy eimi ego ymeis oy dynasthe elthein;

KJV: What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?

AKJV: What manner of saying is this that he said, You shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither you cannot come?

ASV: What is this word that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me; and where I am, ye cannot come?

YLT: what is this word that he said, Ye will seek me, and ye shall not find? and, Where I am, ye are not able to come?'

Exposition: John 7:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:37

Greek

Ἐν δὲ τῇ ἐσχάτῃ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ μεγάλῃ τῆς ἑορτῆς εἱστήκει ὁ Ἰησοῦς, καὶ ἔκραξεν λέγων· Ἐάν τις διψᾷ ἐρχέσθω πρός με καὶ πινέτω.

En de te eschate emera te megale tes eortes eistekei o Iesoys, kai ekraxen legon· Ean tis dipsa erchestho pros me kai pineto.

KJV: In 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.

AKJV: In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come to me, and drink.

ASV: Now on the last day, the greatdayof the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.

YLT: And in the last, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, `If any one doth thirst, let him come unto me and drink;

Exposition: John 7:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:38

Greek

ὁ πιστεύων εἰς ἐμέ, καθὼς εἶπεν ἡ γραφή, ποταμοὶ ἐκ τῆς κοιλίας αὐτοῦ ῥεύσουσιν ὕδατος ζῶντος.

o pisteyon eis eme, kathos eipen e graphe, potamoi ek tes koilias aytoy reysoysin ydatos zontos.

KJV: He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

AKJV: He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

ASV: He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from within him shall flow rivers of living water.

YLT: he who is believing in me, according as the Writing said, Rivers out of his belly shall flow of living water;'

Exposition: John 7:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:39

Greek

τοῦτο δὲ εἶπεν περὶ τοῦ πνεύματος ⸀οὗ ἔμελλον λαμβάνειν οἱ ⸀πιστεύσαντες εἰς αὐτόν· οὔπω γὰρ ἦν ⸀πνεῦμα, ὅτι Ἰησοῦς ⸀οὐδέπω ἐδοξάσθη.

toyto de eipen peri toy pneymatos oy emellon lambanein oi pisteysantes eis ayton· oypo gar en pneyma, oti Iesoys oydepo edoxasthe.

KJV: (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

AKJV: (But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) ¶

ASV: But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believed on him were to receive: for the Spirit was not yet given; because Jesus was not yet glorified.

YLT: and this he said of the Spirit, which those believing in him were about to receive; for not yet was the Holy Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

Exposition: John 7:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:40

Greek

⸂Ἐκ τοῦ ὄχλου οὖν⸃ ἀκούσαντες ⸂τῶν λόγων τούτων⸃ ⸀ἔλεγον· Οὗτός ἐστιν ἀληθῶς ὁ προφήτης·

Ek toy ochloy oyn akoysantes ton logon toyton elegon· Oytos estin alethos o prophetes·

KJV: Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.

AKJV: Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.

ASV: Some of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, This is of a truth the prophet.

YLT: Many, therefore out of the multitude, having heard the word, said, `This is truly the Prophet;'

Exposition: John 7:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:41

Greek

ἄλλοι ἔλεγον· Οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ χριστός· ⸂οἱ δὲ⸃ ἔλεγον· Μὴ γὰρ ἐκ τῆς Γαλιλαίας ὁ χριστὸς ἔρχεται;

alloi elegon· Oytos estin o christos· oi de elegon· Me gar ek tes Galilaias o christos erchetai;

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

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

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

YLT: others said, This is the Christ;' and others said, Why, out of Galilee doth the Christ come?

Exposition: John 7:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:42

Greek

⸀οὐχ ἡ γραφὴ εἶπεν ὅτι ἐκ τοῦ σπέρματος Δαυὶδ, καὶ ἀπὸ Βηθλέεμ τῆς κώμης ὅπου ἦν Δαυὶδ, ⸂ἔρχεται ὁ χριστός⸃;

oych e graphe eipen oti ek toy spermatos Dayid, kai apo Bethleem tes komes opoy en Dayid, erchetai o christos;

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

AKJV: Has not the scripture said, That Christ comes of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

ASV: Hath not the scripture said that the Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?

YLT: Did not the Writing say, that out of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem--the village where David was--the Christ doth come?'

Exposition: John 7:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:43

Greek

σχίσμα οὖν ⸂ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ ὄχλῳ⸃ διʼ αὐτόν.

schisma oyn egeneto en to ochlo di ayton.

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

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

ASV: So there arose a division in the multitude because of him.

YLT: A division, therefore, arose among the multitude because of him.

Exposition: John 7:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So there was a division among the people because of him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:44

Greek

τινὲς δὲ ἤθελον ἐξ αὐτῶν πιάσαι αὐτόν, ἀλλʼ οὐδεὶς ⸀ἐπέβαλεν ἐπʼ αὐτὸν τὰς χεῖρας.

tines de ethelon ex ayton piasai ayton, all oydeis epebalen ep ayton tas cheiras.

KJV: And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

AKJV: And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him. ¶

ASV: And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

YLT: And certain of them were willing to seize him, but no one laid hands on him;

Exposition: John 7:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:45

Greek

Ἦλθον οὖν οἱ ὑπηρέται πρὸς τοὺς ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ Φαρισαίους, καὶ εἶπον αὐτοῖς ἐκεῖνοι· Διὰ τί οὐκ ἠγάγετε αὐτόν;

Elthon oyn oi yperetai pros toys archiereis kai Pharisaioys, kai eipon aytois ekeinoi· Dia ti oyk egagete ayton;

KJV: Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

AKJV: Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said to them, Why have you not brought him?

ASV: The officers therefore came to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why did ye not bring him?

YLT: the officers came, therefore, unto the chief priests and Pharisees, and they said to them, `Wherefore did ye not bring him?'

Exposition: John 7:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:46

Greek

ἀπεκρίθησαν οἱ ὑπηρέται· Οὐδέποτε ⸂ἐλάλησεν οὕτως⸃ ⸀ἄνθρωπος.

apekrithesan oi yperetai· Oydepote elalesen oytos anthropos.

KJV: The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

AKJV: The officers answered, Never man spoke like this man.

ASV: The officers answered, Never man so spake.

YLT: The officers answered, `Never so spake man--as this man.'

Exposition: John 7:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:47

Greek

ἀπεκρίθησαν οὖν αὐτοῖς οἱ Φαρισαῖοι· Μὴ καὶ ὑμεῖς πεπλάνησθε;

apekrithesan oyn aytois oi Pharisaioi· Me kai ymeis peplanesthe;

KJV: Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

AKJV: Then answered them the Pharisees, Are you also deceived?

ASV: The Pharisees therefore answered them, Are ye also led astray?

YLT: The Pharisees, therefore, answered them, `Have ye also been led astray?

Exposition: John 7:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:48

Greek

μή τις ἐκ τῶν ἀρχόντων ἐπίστευσεν εἰς αὐτὸν ἢ ἐκ τῶν Φαρισαίων;

me tis ek ton archonton episteysen eis ayton e ek ton Pharisaion;

KJV: Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

AKJV: Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

ASV: Hath any of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?

YLT: did any one out of the rulers believe in him? or out of the Pharisees?

Exposition: John 7:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:49

Greek

ἀλλὰ ὁ ὄχλος οὗτος ὁ μὴ γινώσκων τὸν νόμον ⸀ἐπάρατοί εἰσιν.

alla o ochlos oytos o me ginoskon ton nomon eparatoi eisin.

KJV: But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

AKJV: But this people who knows not the law are cursed.

ASV: But this multitude that knoweth not the law are accursed.

YLT: but this multitude, that is not knowing the law, is accursed.'

Exposition: John 7:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:50

Greek

λέγει Νικόδημος πρὸς αὐτούς, ὁ ⸀ἐλθὼν πρὸς αὐτὸν ⸀πρότερον, εἷς ὢν ἐξ αὐτῶν·

legei Nikodemos pros aytoys, o elthon pros ayton proteron, eis on ex ayton·

KJV: Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

AKJV: Nicodemus says to them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

ASV: Nicodemus saith unto them (he that came to him before, being one of them),

YLT: Nicodemus saith unto them--he who came by night unto him--being one of them,

Exposition: John 7:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:51

Greek

Μὴ ὁ νόμος ἡμῶν κρίνει τὸν ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν μὴ ἀκούσῃ ⸂πρῶτον παρʼ αὐτοῦ⸃ καὶ γνῷ τί ποιεῖ;

Me o nomos emon krinei ton anthropon ean me akoyse proton par aytoy kai gno ti poiei;

KJV: Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

AKJV: Does our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he does?

ASV: Doth our law judge a man, except it first hear from himself and know what he doeth?

YLT: `Doth our law judge the man, if it may not hear from him first, and know what he doth?'

Exposition: John 7:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:52

Greek

ἀπεκρίθησαν καὶ εἶπαν αὐτῷ· Μὴ καὶ σὺ ἐκ τῆς Γαλιλαίας εἶ; ἐραύνησον καὶ ἴδε ὅτι ⸂ἐκ τῆς Γαλιλαίας προφήτης⸃ οὐκ ⸀ἐγείρεται.

apekrithesan kai eipan ayto· Me kai sy ek tes Galilaias ei; erayneson kai ide oti ek tes Galilaias prophetes oyk egeiretai.

KJV: They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

AKJV: They answered and said to him, Are you also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee rises no prophet.

ASV: They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and see that out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

YLT: They answered and said to him, `Art thou also out of Galilee? search and see, that a prophet out of Galilee hath not risen;'

Exposition: John 7:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

John 7:53

KJV: And every man went unto his own house.

AKJV: And every man went to his own house.

ASV: [And they went every man unto his own house:

YLT: and each one went on to his house, but Jesus went on to the mount of the Olives.

Exposition: John 7:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And every man went unto his own house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.