John 7:44 kjv — And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

King James Version

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

— John 7:44, King James Version

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John 7 — Context

41

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

42

Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

43

So there was a division among the people because of him.

44

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

45

Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

46

The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

47

Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

John 7:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:44 say?
John 7:44 in the King James Version reads: “And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.”
Where is John 7:44 in the Bible?
John 7:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 44.
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 7:44.
What translation should I read John 7:44 in?
John 7:44 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 7:44?
John 7:44 reads (KJV): “And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.” 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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