John 7:48

The Unbelief of the Jewish Leaders · John 7:45–53
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Translations

Modern
“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?
Traditional
Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?
Literal
Did anyone out of the rulers or out of the Pharisees believe in Him?
Latin
…numquid ex principibus aliquis credidit in eum, aut ex pharisæis?

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?

Notes

  • The story ends with Jewish leaders feeling frustrated and the people being divided over their opinion of Jesus (compare 7:25–27, 31–32).

  • officers returned: See 7:32.

This chapter describes Jesus at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus used parts of the feast to reveal his true identity to his fellow Jews and to show that he had fulfilled the feast's essential meaning (see 7:37–39; 8:12).

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees

Events

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Galilee Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Prophecy Ruler Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles Pharisees: Reject: Christ Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Rejected by the Jewish Rulers: Fulfilled The Pharisees: Their Opinions, a Standard for Others