Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At that point some of the people of Jerusalem began to ask, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? New Living Translation Some of the people who lived in Jerusalem started to ask each other, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? English Standard Version Some of the people of Jerusalem therefore said, “Is not this the man whom they seek to kill? Berean Standard Bible Then some of the people of Jerusalem began to say, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? Berean Literal Bible Therefore some of those of Jerusalem were saying, "Is this not whom they seek to kill? King James Bible Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? New King James Version Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? New American Standard Bible So some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Is this man not the one whom they are seeking to kill? NASB 1995 So some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Is this not the man whom they are seeking to kill? NASB 1977 Therefore some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Is this not the man whom they are seeking to kill? Legacy Standard Bible So some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Is this not the man whom they are seeking to kill? Amplified Bible Then some of the people of Jerusalem said, “Is this not the Man they want to kill? Christian Standard Bible Some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? Holman Christian Standard Bible Some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Isn’t this the man they want to kill? American Standard Version Some therefore of them of Jerusalem said, Is not this he whom they seek to kill? Contemporary English Version Some of the people from Jerusalem were saying, "Isn't this the man they want to kill? English Revised Version Some therefore of them of Jerusalem said, Is not this he whom they seek to kill? GOD'S WORD® Translation Some of the people who lived in Jerusalem said, "Isn't this the man they want to kill? Good News Translation Some of the people of Jerusalem said, "Isn't this the man the authorities are trying to kill? International Standard Version Then some of the people of Jerusalem began saying, "This is the man they are trying to kill, isn't it? Majority Standard Bible Then some of the people of Jerusalem began to say, ?Isn?t this the man they are trying to kill? NET Bible Then some of the residents of Jerusalem began to say, "Isn't this the man they are trying to kill? New Heart English Bible Therefore some of them of Jerusalem said, "Is not this he whom they seek to kill? Webster's Bible Translation Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he whom they seek to kill? Weymouth New Testament Some however of the people of Jerusalem said, "Is not this the man they are wanting to kill? World English Bible Therefore some of them of Jerusalem said, “Isn’t this he whom they seek to kill? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionCertain, therefore, of the Jerusalemites said, “Is this not He whom they are seeking to kill? Berean Literal Bible Therefore some of those of Jerusalem were saying, "Is this not whom they seek to kill? Young's Literal Translation Certain, therefore, of the Jerusalemites said, 'Is not this he whom they are seeking to kill? Smith's Literal Translation Then said some of the Jerusalemites, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSome therefore of Jerusalem said: Is not this he whom they seek to kill? Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, some of those from Jerusalem said: “Is he not the one whom they are seeking to kill? New American Bible So some of the inhabitants of Jerusalem said, “Is he not the one they are trying to kill? New Revised Standard Version Now some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Is not this the man whom they are trying to kill? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen some of the men of Jerusalem were saying, Is not this the man whom they want to kill? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the men from Jerusalem were saying, “Is This not he whom they seek to kill?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen said some of the men of Jerusalem: Is not this he whom they seek to kill? Godbey New Testament Then certain ones of Jerusalemites were saying, Is not this He whom they wished to kill? Haweis New Testament Then said some of the people of Jerusalem, is not this the man whom they are seeking to kill? Mace New Testament Then some that belong'd to Jerusalem, said, is not this he whom they seek to kill? Weymouth New Testament Some however of the people of Jerusalem said, "Is not this the man they are wanting to kill? Worrell New Testament Some, therefore, of those of Jerusalem said, "Is not This He Whom they are seeking to kill? Worsley New Testament Therefore some of those of Jerusalem said, Is not this He whom they seek to put to death? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Is Jesus the Christ?24Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.” 25Then some of the people of Jerusalem began to say, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? 26Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?… Cross References John 5:18 Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. John 8:37 I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you. John 8:40 But now you are trying to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing. John 11:53 So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. Matthew 21:46 Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. Mark 3:6 At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus. Luke 22:2 and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. Acts 9:23 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, Acts 23:12 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. Acts 25:3 to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: Psalm 31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. Psalm 56:5-6 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. Psalm 71:10 For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire, Psalm 83:3 With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish, Treasury of Scripture Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? of Jerusalem. John 7:10,11 But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret… Is not. John 7:20 The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee? Jump to Previous Death Desired However Jerusalem Kill Point Seek Seeking Trying WantingJump to Next Death Desired However Jerusalem Kill Point Seek Seeking Trying WantingJohn 7 1. Jesus reproves the ambition and boldness of his kinsmen;10. goes up from Galilee to the feast of tabernacles; 14. teaches in the temple. 40. Various opinions of him among the people. 45. The Pharisees are angry that their officers took him not, 50. and chide with Nicodemus for taking his side. Then some of the people of Jerusalem began to say, This phrase indicates a specific group within the larger crowd present in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, being the religious and cultural center of Judaism, was a place where news and rumors spread quickly. The people of Jerusalem would have been more aware of the local religious leaders' intentions and discussions. This setting is significant as it highlights the tension between Jesus and the Jewish authorities. The phrase "began to say" suggests a growing awareness or realization among the people, indicating that Jesus' actions and teachings were causing a stir in the city. “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? Persons / Places / Events 1. People of JerusalemThe local residents of Jerusalem who are aware of the tensions surrounding Jesus and the religious leaders' intentions. 2. Jesus The central figure in this passage, whose teachings and actions have caused division and controversy among the people and religious authorities. 3. Religious Leaders The Jewish authorities who are plotting against Jesus due to His growing influence and His challenges to their authority. 4. Jerusalem The city where this event takes place, significant as the religious and cultural center of Jewish life. 5. Feast of Tabernacles The context of this chapter, a major Jewish festival during which Jesus is teaching in the temple courts. Teaching Points Awareness of OppositionRecognize that following Christ may lead to opposition or misunderstanding from others, as seen in the life of Jesus. Courage in Truth Jesus continued to speak truth despite the threat to His life. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith and convictions. Divine Timing Jesus operated according to God's timing, not human pressure. Trust in God's perfect timing in our lives. Public Perception vs. Divine Mission The people of Jerusalem were aware of the plot against Jesus, yet His mission was divinely ordained. Our understanding should align with God's purposes rather than public opinion. The Role of Prophecy The events surrounding Jesus' life and ministry were fulfillment of prophecy, reminding us of the reliability and sovereignty of God's Word.(25) Then said some of them of Jerusalem.--These Jerusalemites are distinct from the multitude of John 7:20, and are acquainted with the intention which seemed so impossible to the latter.Verses 25-29. - (4) Special perplexity of some Jerusalemites, and Christ's reply. A second scene is here described, not necessarily on the day of his first appearance in the temple, though it took place in the temple (ver. 28). We see, however, a new wave of feeling. The multitude, or part of it, that gathered round him was maddened with his intimation of the murderous animosity of the authorities; but the dwellers in Jerusalem were better informed of the malignant spirit he had excited. Verse 25. - Therefore - by reason of his bold self-vindication - some of the Jerusalemites (this word occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, except in Mark 1:5) were saying, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? If the multitudes of the provincials were ignorant of the design of the hierarchy, the plot was not a complete secret. Greek Thenοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. some τινες (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the [people] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Jerusalem Ἱεροσολυμιτῶν (Hierosolymitōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2415: An inhabitant of Jerusalem. From Hierosoluma; a Hierosolymite, i.e. Inhabitant of Hierosolyma. began to say, Ἔλεγον (Elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Isn’t ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. this οὗτός (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. [the man] ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. they are trying ζητοῦσιν (zētousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. to kill? ἀποκτεῖναι (apokteinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. Links John 7:25 NIVJohn 7:25 NLT John 7:25 ESV John 7:25 NASB John 7:25 KJV John 7:25 BibleApps.com John 7:25 Biblia Paralela John 7:25 Chinese Bible John 7:25 French Bible John 7:25 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 7:25 Therefore some of them of Jerusalem said (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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