John 7:49 bbe — But these people who have no knowledge of the law are cursed.

Bible in Basic English

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

— John 7:49, Bible in Basic English

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John 7 — Context

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.

50

Nicodemus--he who had come to Jesus before, being himself one of them--said to them,

51

Is a man judged by our law before it has given him a hearing and has knowledge of what he has done?

52

This was their answer: And do you come from Galilee? Make search and you will see that no prophet comes out of Galilee.

John 7:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:49 say?
John 7:49 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But these people who have no knowledge of the law are cursed.”
Where is John 7:49 in the Bible?
John 7:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 49.
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 7:49.
What translation should I read John 7:49 in?
John 7:49 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 7:49?
John 7:49 reads (BBE): “But these people who have no knowledge of the law are cursed.” 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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