John 7:27

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 7:27

BSB

But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from."

AKJV

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

CPDV

But we know him and where he is from. And when the Christ has arrived, no one will know where he is from."

ERV

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

NHEB

However we know where this man comes from, but when the Christ comes, no one will know where he comes from."

SMT

But we know this whence he is: and Christ, when he should come, none knows whence he is.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 7:27

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Commentary for John 7:27

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of John 7:27

Summary

Crowds know this man's origin, unlike Messiah

Place

Jerusalem

Event

People express Messianic confusion

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD