John 7:22 asv — Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man…

American Standard Version

"Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man. "

— John 7:22, American Standard Version

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John 7 — Context

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Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you doeth the law? Why seek ye to kill me?

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The multitude answered, Thou hast a demon: who seeketh to kill thee?

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Jesus answered and said unto them, I did one work, and ye all marvel because thereof.

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Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man.

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If a man receiveth circumcision on the sabbath, that the law of Moses may not be broken; are ye wroth with me, because I made a man every whit whole on the sabbath?

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Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

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Some therefore of them of Jerusalem said, Is not this he whom they seek to kill?

John 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:22 say?
John 7:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man. ”
Where is John 7:22 in the Bible?
John 7:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 22.
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 7:22.
What translation should I read John 7:22 in?
John 7:22 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 7:22?
John 7:22 reads (ASV): “Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man. ” 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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