John 7:28 web — Jesus therefore cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know me, and know where I am from. I have not c…

World English Bible

"Jesus therefore cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know me, and know where I am from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you don't know."

— John 7:28, World English Bible

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John 7 — Context

25

Therefore some of them of Jerusalem said, "Isn't this he whom they seek to kill?

26

Behold, he speaks openly, and they say nothing to him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is truly the Christ?

27

However we know where this man comes from, but when the Christ comes, no one will know where he comes from."

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Jesus therefore cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know me, and know where I am from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you don't know.

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I know him, because I am from him, and he sent me."

30

They sought therefore to take him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.

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But of the multitude, many believed in him. They said, "When the Christ comes, he won't do more signs than those which this man has done, will he?"

John 7:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:28 say?
John 7:28 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus therefore cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know me, and know where I am from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you don't know.”
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 (WEB): “Jesus therefore cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know me, and know where I am from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you don't know.” 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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