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John 7:15 bbe — Then the Jews were surprised and said, How has this man got knowledge of books? He has never been to school.

Bible in Basic English

"Then the Jews were surprised and said, How has this man got knowledge of books? He has never been to school."

— John 7:15, Bible in Basic English

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John 7 — Context

12

And there was much discussion about him among the mass of the people. Some said, He is a good man; but others said, No, he is giving people false ideas.

13

But no man said anything about him openly for fear of the Jews.

14

Now in the middle of the feast Jesus went up to the Temple and was teaching.

15

Then the Jews were surprised and said, How has this man got knowledge of books? He has never been to school.

16

Jesus gave them this answer: It is not my teaching, but his who sent me.

17

If any man is ready to do God's pleasure he will have knowledge of the teaching and of where it comes from--from God or from myself.

18

The man whose words come from himself is looking for glory for himself, but he who is looking for the glory of him who sent him--that man is true and there is no evil in him.

John 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:15 say?
John 7:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the Jews were surprised and said, How has this man got knowledge of books? He has never been to school.”
Where is John 7:15 in the Bible?
John 7:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 15.
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 7:15.
What translation should I read John 7:15 in?
John 7:15 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 7:15?
John 7:15 reads (BBE): “Then the Jews were surprised and said, How has this man got knowledge of books? He has never been to school.” 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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