John 7:28 akjv — Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come…

American King James Version

"Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. "

— John 7:28, American King James Version

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John 7 — Context

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Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?

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But, see, he speaks boldly, and they say nothing to him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

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However, we know this man from where he is: but when Christ comes, no man knows from where he is.

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Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not.

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But I know him: for I am from him, and he has sent me.

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Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

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And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ comes, will he do more miracles than these which this man has done? ¶

John 7:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:28 say?
John 7:28 in the American King James Version reads: “Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. ”
Where is John 7:28 in the Bible?
John 7:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 28.
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 7:28.
What translation should I read John 7:28 in?
John 7:28 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 7:28?
John 7:28 reads (AKJV): “Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. ” 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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