John 7:41 asv — Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee?

American Standard Version

"Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee? "

— John 7:41, American Standard Version

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John 7 — Context

38

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from within him shall flow rivers of living water.

39

But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believed on him were to receive: for the Spirit was not yet given; because Jesus was not yet glorified.

40

Some of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, This is of a truth the prophet.

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Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee?

42

Hath not the scripture said that the Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?

43

So there arose a division in the multitude because of him.

44

And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

John 7:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:41 say?
John 7:41 in the American Standard Version reads: “Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee? ”
Where is John 7:41 in the Bible?
John 7:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 41.
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 7:41.
What translation should I read John 7:41 in?
John 7:41 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 7:41?
John 7:41 reads (ASV): “Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee? ” 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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