John 7:26

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 7:26

BSB

Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?

AKJV

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

CPDV

And behold, he is speaking openly, and they say nothing to him. Could the leaders have decided that it is true this one is the Christ?

ERV

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

NHEB

Look, he speaks openly, and they say nothing to him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is the Christ?

SMT

And, behold, he speaks in freedom of speech, and they say nothing to him. Not at any time knew the rulers truly, that this is truly Christ?

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 7:26

ButG2532Conjunction loG2396hespeakethG2980Verb boldlyG3954Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctiontheysayG3004Verb nothingG3762untohimG846 DoG1097VerbtherulersG758Noun Masculine knowG1097Verb indeedG3379Conjunction thatG3754Conjunction thisG3778 isG2076VerbtheveryG230Adverb ChristG5547Adjective

Commentary for John 7:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 7:26

Summary

Authorities remain silent despite obvious bold teaching

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Rulers remain silent about Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD