John 7:22 bbe — Moses gave you circumcision--not that it comes from Moses, but from the fathers--and even on the Sabbath you give a chi…

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"Moses gave you circumcision--not that it comes from Moses, but from the fathers--and even on the Sabbath you give a child circumcision."

— John 7:22, Bible in Basic English

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John 7 — Context

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Did not Moses give you the law? Even so, not one of you keeps the law. Why have you a desire to put me to death?

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The people said in answer, You have an evil spirit: who has any desire to put you to death?

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This was the answer of Jesus: I have done one work and you are all surprised at it.

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Moses gave you circumcision--not that it comes from Moses, but from the fathers--and even on the Sabbath you give a child circumcision.

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If a child is given circumcision on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses may not be broken, why are you angry with me because I made a man completely well on the Sabbath?

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Let not your decisions be based on what you see, but on righteousness.

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Then some of the people of Jerusalem said, Is not this the man whose death is desired?

John 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:22 say?
John 7:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Moses gave you circumcision--not that it comes from Moses, but from the fathers--and even on the Sabbath you give a child circumcision.”
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 (BBE): “Moses gave you circumcision--not that it comes from Moses, but from the fathers--and even on the Sabbath you give a child circumcision.” 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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