John 7:15 cpdv — And the Jews wondered, saying: “How does this one know letters, though he has not been taught?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Jews wondered, saying: “How does this one know letters, though he has not been taught?” "

— John 7:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 7 — Context

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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.

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

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And the Jews wondered, saying: “How does this one know letters, though he has not been taught?”

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Jesus responded to them and said: “My doctrine is not of me, but of him who sent me.

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If anyone has chosen to do his will, then he will realize, about the doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I am speaking from myself.

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Whoever speaks from himself seeks his own glory. But whoever seeks the glory of him who sent him, this one is true, and injustice is not in him.

John 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:15 say?
John 7:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Jews wondered, saying: “How does this one know letters, though he has not been taught?” ”
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 (CPDV): “And the Jews wondered, saying: “How does this one know letters, though he has not been taught?” ” 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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