John 7:46 bbe — The servants made answer, No man ever said things like this man.

Bible in Basic English

"The servants made answer, No man ever said things like this man."

— John 7:46, Bible in Basic English

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John 7 — Context

43

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

44

And some of them had a desire to take him; but no man put hands on him.

45

Then the servants went back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, Why have you not got him with you?

46

The servants made answer, No man ever said things like this man.

47

Then the Pharisees said to them, Have you, like the others, been given false ideas?

48

Have any of the rulers belief in him, or any one of the Pharisees?

49

But these people who have no knowledge of the law are cursed.

John 7:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:46 say?
John 7:46 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The servants made answer, No man ever said things like this man.”
Where is John 7:46 in the Bible?
John 7:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 46.
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 7:46.
What translation should I read John 7:46 in?
John 7:46 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 7:46?
John 7:46 reads (BBE): “The servants made answer, No man ever said things like this man.” 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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