John 7:28 kjva — Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of mys…

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— John 7:28, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 7 — Context

25

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

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But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

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Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.

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

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But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath 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 cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?

John 7:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 7:28 say?
John 7:28 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye 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 (KJVA): “Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye 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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