John 7:19 nasb — "Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you carries out the Law? Why do you seek to kill Me?"

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""Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you carries out the Law? Why do you seek to kill Me?""

— John 7:19, NASB

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John 7 — Context

16

So Jesus answered them and said, "My teaching is not Mine, but His who sent Me.

17

"If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know of the teaching, whether it is of God or whether I speak from Myself.

18

"He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

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"Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you carries out the Law? Why do you seek to kill Me?"

20

The crowd answered, "You have a demon! Who seeks to kill You?"

21

Jesus answered them, "I did one deed, and you all marvel.

22

"For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man.

John 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:19 say?
John 7:19 in the NASB reads: “"Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you carries out the Law? Why do you seek to kill Me?"”
Where is John 7:19 in the Bible?
John 7:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 19.
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 7:19.
What translation should I read John 7:19 in?
John 7:19 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 7:19?
John 7:19 reads (NASB): “"Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you carries out the Law? Why do you seek to kill Me?"” 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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