John 7:34 web — You will seek me, and won't find me; and where I am, you can't come."

World English Bible

"You will seek me, and won't find me; and where I am, you can't come.""

— John 7:34, World English Bible

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John 7 — Context

31

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?"

32

The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him, and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him.

33

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

34

You will seek me, and won't find me; and where I am, you can't come."

35

The Jews therefore said among themselves, "Where will this man go that we won't find him? Will he go to the Dispersion among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?

36

What is this word that he said, 'You will seek me, and won't find me; and where I am, you can't come'?"

37

Now on the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink!

John 7:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 7:34 say?
John 7:34 in the World English Bible reads: “You will seek me, and won't find me; and where I am, you can't 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 (WEB): “You will seek me, and won't find me; and where I am, you can't 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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