John 7:27 nasb — "However, we know where this man is from; but whenever the Christ may come, no one knows where He is from."

NASB

""However, we know where this man is from; but whenever the Christ may come, no one knows where He is from.""

— John 7:27, NASB

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John 7 — Context

24

"Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

25

So some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, "Is this not the man whom they are seeking to kill?

26

"Look, He is speaking publicly, and they are saying nothing to Him. The rulers do not really know that this is the Christ, do they?

27

"However, we know where this man is from; but whenever the Christ may come, no one knows where He is from."

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Then Jesus cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know Me and know where I am from; and I have not come of Myself, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know.

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"I know Him, because I am from Him, and He sent Me."

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So they were seeking to seize Him; and no man laid his hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.

John 7:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:27 say?
John 7:27 in the NASB reads: “"However, we know where this man is from; but whenever the Christ may come, no one knows where He is from."”
Where is John 7:27 in the Bible?
John 7:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 27.
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 7:27.
What translation should I read John 7:27 in?
John 7:27 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 7:27?
John 7:27 reads (NASB): “"However, we know where this man is from; but whenever the Christ may come, no one knows where He is from."” 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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