They sought again to take him: and he went forth out of their hand.
40
And he went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there he abode.
41
And many came unto him; and they said, John indeed did no sign: but all things whatsoever John spake of this man were true.
42
And many believed on him there.
John 10:42 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does John 10:42 say?
John 10:42 in the American Standard Version reads: “And many believed on him there. ”
Where is John 10:42 in the Bible?
John 10:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 42.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 10:42.
What translation should I read John 10:42 in?
John 10:42 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 10:42?
John 10:42 reads (ASV): “And many believed on him there. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.