John 7:34 bbe — You will be looking for me, and you will not see me: and where I am you may not come.

Bible in Basic English

"You will be looking for me, and you will not see me: and where I am you may not come."

— John 7:34, Bible in Basic English

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John 7 — Context

31

And numbers of the people had belief in him, and they said, When the Christ comes will he do more signs than this man has done?

32

This discussion of the people came to the ears of the Pharisees; and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent servants to take him.

33

Then Jesus said, I will be with you a little longer and then I go to him who sent me.

34

You will be looking for me, and you will not see me: and where I am you may not come.

35

So the Jews said among themselves, To what place is he going where we will not see him? will he go to the Jews living among the Greeks and become the teacher of the Greeks?

36

What is this saying of his, You will be looking for me and will not see me, and where I am you may not come?

37

On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus got up and said in a loud voice, If any man is in need of drink let him come to me and I will give it to him.

John 7:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:34 say?
John 7:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You will be looking for me, and you will not see me: and where I am you may not come.”
Where is John 7:34 in the Bible?
John 7:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 34.
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 7:34.
What translation should I read John 7:34 in?
John 7:34 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 7:34?
John 7:34 reads (BBE): “You will be looking for me, and you will not see me: and where I am you may not 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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