John 7:29 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.”

John 7:29

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Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.

Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.

Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this {man} hath done?

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John 7:1

"After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him."

John 7:2

"Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand."

John 7:3

"His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest."

John 7:4

"For {there is} no man {that} doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world."

John 7:5

"For neither did his brethren believe in him."

John 7:6

"Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready."

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