John 7:7 asv — The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

American Standard Version

"The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil. "

— John 7:7, American Standard Version

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John 7 — Context

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For no man doeth anything in secret, and himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou doest these things, manifest thyself to the world.

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For even his brethren did not believe on him.

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Jesus therefore saith unto them, My time is not yet come; but your time is always ready.

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The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

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Go ye up unto the feast: I go not up unto this feast; because my time is not yet fulfilled.

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And having said these things unto them, he abode still in Galilee.

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But when his brethren were gone up unto the feast, then went he also up, not publicly, but as it were in secret.

John 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:7 say?
John 7:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil. ”
Where is John 7:7 in the Bible?
John 7:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 7.
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 7:7.
What translation should I read John 7:7 in?
John 7:7 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 7:7?
John 7:7 reads (ASV): “The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil. ” 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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