John 7:11 cpdv — Therefore, the Jews were seeking him on the feast day, and they were saying, “Where is he?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, the Jews were seeking him on the feast day, and they were saying, “Where is he?” "

— John 7:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 7 — Context

8

You may go up to this feast day. But I am not going up to this feast day, because my time has not yet been fulfilled.”

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When he had said these things, he himself remained in Galilee.

10

But after his brothers went up, then he also went up to the feast day, not openly, but as if in secret.

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Therefore, the Jews were seeking him on the feast day, and they were saying, “Where is he?”

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And there was much murmuring in the crowd concerning him. For certain ones were saying, “He is good.” But others were saying, “No, for he seduces the crowds.”

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Yet no one was speaking openly about him, out of fear of the Jews.

14

Then, about the middle of the feast, Jesus ascended into the temple, and he was teaching.

John 7:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:11 say?
John 7:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, the Jews were seeking him on the feast day, and they were saying, “Where is he?” ”
Where is John 7:11 in the Bible?
John 7:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 11.
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 7:11.
What translation should I read John 7:11 in?
John 7:11 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 7:11?
John 7:11 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, the Jews were seeking him on the feast day, and they were saying, “Where is he?” ” 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.
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