John 7:51 cpdv — “Does our law judge a man, unless it has first heard him and has known what he has done?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Does our law judge a man, unless it has first heard him and has known what he has done?” "

— John 7:51, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 7 — Context

48

Have any of the leaders believed in him, or any of the Pharisees?

49

But this crowd, which does not know the law, they are accursed.”

50

Nicodemus, the one who came to him by night and who was one of them, said to them,

51

“Does our law judge a man, unless it has first heard him and has known what he has done?”

52

They responded and said to him: “Are you also a Galilean? Study the Scriptures, and see that a prophet does not arise from Galilee.”

53

And each one returned to his own house.

John 7:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:51 say?
John 7:51 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Does our law judge a man, unless it has first heard him and has known what he has done?” ”
Where is John 7:51 in the Bible?
John 7:51 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 51.
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 7:51.
What translation should I read John 7:51 in?
John 7:51 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 7:51?
John 7:51 reads (CPDV): ““Does our law judge a man, unless it has first heard him and has known what he has done?” ” 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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