John 7:30 cpdv — Therefore, they were seeking to apprehend him, and yet no one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, they were seeking to apprehend him, and yet no one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come. "

— John 7:30, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 7 — Context

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But we know him and where he is from. And when the Christ has arrived, no one will know where he is from.”

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Therefore, Jesus cried out in the temple, teaching and saying: “You know me, and you also know where I am from. And I have not arrived of myself, but he who sent me is true, and him you do not know.

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I know him. For I am from him, and he has sent me.”

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Therefore, they were seeking to apprehend him, and yet no one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come.

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But many among the crowd believed in him, and they were saying, “When the Christ arrives, will he perform more signs than this man does?”

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The Pharisees heard the crowd murmuring these things about him. And the leaders and the Pharisees sent attendants to apprehend him.

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Therefore, Jesus said to them: “For a brief time, I am still with you, and then I am going to him who sent me.

John 7:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:30 say?
John 7:30 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, they were seeking to apprehend him, and yet no one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come. ”
Where is John 7:30 in the Bible?
John 7:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 30.
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 7:30.
What translation should I read John 7:30 in?
John 7:30 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 7:30?
John 7:30 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, they were seeking to apprehend him, and yet no one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come. ” 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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