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John 7:50-1953 kjv — Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) Doth our law judge any man, before it h…

King James Version

50

Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

51

Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

52

They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

53

And every man went unto his own house.

— John 7:50-1953, King James Version

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John 7:50-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Nicodemus saith unto them (he that came to him before, being one of them), Doth our law judge a man, except it first hear from himself and know what he doeth? They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and see that out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. [And they went every man unto his own house: ”

  • WEB

    “Nicodemus (he who came to him by night, being one of them) said to them, "Does our law judge a man, unless it first hears from him personally and knows what he does?" They answered him, "Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet has arisen out of Galilee." Everyone went to his own house,”

  • NET

    “Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus before and who was one of the rulers, said, “Our law doesn’t condemn a man unless it first hears from him and learns what he is doing, does it?” They replied,“You aren’t from Galilee too, are you? Investigate carefully and you will see that no prophet comes from Galilee!” A Woman Caught in Adultery[[And each one departed to his own house.”

  • DRB

    “Nicodemus said to them (he that came to him by night, who was one of them): Doth our law judge any man, unless it first hear him and know what he doth? They answered and said to him: Art thou also a Galilean? Search the scriptures, and see that out of Galilee a prophet riseth not. And every man returned to his own house. ”

  • BBE

    “Nicodemus--he who had come to Jesus before, being himself one of them--said to them, Is a man judged by our law before it has given him a hearing and has knowledge of what he has done? This was their answer: And do you come from Galilee? Make search and you will see that no prophet comes out of Galilee. And every man went to his house;”

  • KJVA

    “Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth? They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. And every man went unto his own house. ”

John 7 — Context

47

Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

48

Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

49

But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

50

Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

51

Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

52

They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

53

And every man went unto his own house.

John 7:50-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:50-1953 say?
John 7:50-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth? They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. And every man went unto his own house. ”
Where is John 7:50-1953 in the Bible?
John 7:50-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verses 50–1953.
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 7:50-1953.
What translation should I read John 7:50-1953 in?
John 7:50-1953 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 7:50-1953?
John 7:50-1953 reads (KJV): “Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth? They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. And every man went unto his own house. ” 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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